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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.44, 7,358.72 and 2,942.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.44, 7,358.72 and 2,942.44 is: 4,060.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.44 : 7,358.72 = 2,942.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.44/7,358.72 = 2,942.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.44x = 7,358.72 × 2,942.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.44x = 21,652,581.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,652,581.04/5,332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.54

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