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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.33, 7,358.07 and 2,974.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.33, 7,358.07 and 2,974.15 is: 4,104.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.33 : 7,358.07 = 2,974.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.33/7,358.07 = 2,974.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.33x = 7,358.07 × 2,974.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.33x = 21,884,003.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,884,003.89/5,332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.02

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