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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.36, 7,358.32 and 2,974.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.36, 7,358.32 and 2,974.04 is: 4,103.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.36 : 7,358.32 = 2,974.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.36/7,358.32 = 2,974.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.36x = 7,358.32 × 2,974.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.36x = 21,883,938.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,883,938.01/5,332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.99

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