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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.35, 7,358.49 and 2,974.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.35, 7,358.49 and 2,974.44 is: 4,104.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.35 : 7,358.49 = 2,974.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.35/7,358.49 = 2,974.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.35x = 7,358.49 × 2,974.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.35x = 21,887,387.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,887,387.00/5,332.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.64

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