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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.26, 7,359.03 and 2,974.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.26, 7,359.03 and 2,974.62 is: 4,105.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.26 : 7,359.03 = 2,974.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.26/7,359.03 = 2,974.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.26x = 7,359.03 × 2,974.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.26x = 21,890,317.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,890,317.82/5,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.26

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