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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.16, 7,358.46 and 2,974.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.16, 7,358.46 and 2,974.48 is: 4,104.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.16 : 7,358.46 = 2,974.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.16/7,358.46 = 2,974.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.16x = 7,358.46 × 2,974.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.16x = 21,887,592.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,887,592.10/5,332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.83

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