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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.46, 7,358.94 and 2,975.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.46, 7,358.94 and 2,975.06 is: 4,105.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.46 : 7,358.94 = 2,975.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.46/7,358.94 = 2,975.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.46x = 7,358.94 × 2,975.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.46x = 21,893,288.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,893,288.04/5,332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.66

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