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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.64, 7,359.19 and 2,974.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.64, 7,359.19 and 2,974.73 is: 4,105.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.64 : 7,359.19 = 2,974.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.64/7,359.19 = 2,974.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.64x = 7,359.19 × 2,974.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.64x = 21,891,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,891,559.04/5,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.20

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