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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.44, 7,358.79 and 2,974.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.44, 7,358.79 and 2,974.71 is: 4,105.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.44 : 7,358.79 = 2,974.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.44/7,358.79 = 2,974.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.44x = 7,358.79 × 2,974.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.44x = 21,890,266.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,890,266.20/5,332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.11

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