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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.44, 7,358.96 and 2,975.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.44, 7,358.96 and 2,975.03 is: 4,105.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.44 : 7,358.96 = 2,975.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.44/7,358.96 = 2,975.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.44x = 7,358.96 × 2,975.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.44x = 21,893,152.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,893,152.60/5,332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.66

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