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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.19, 7,358.76 and 2,974.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.19, 7,358.76 and 2,974.33 is: 4,104.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.19 : 7,358.76 = 2,974.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.19/7,358.76 = 2,974.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.19x = 7,358.76 × 2,974.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.19x = 21,887,362.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,887,362.23/5,332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.76

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