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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.10, 7,358.45 and 2,974.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.10, 7,358.45 and 2,974.39 is: 4,104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.10 : 7,358.45 = 2,974.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.10/7,358.45 = 2,974.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.10x = 7,358.45 × 2,974.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.10x = 21,886,900.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,886,900.10/5,332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.74

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