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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.69, 7,359.09 and 2,974.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.69, 7,359.09 and 2,974.83 is: 4,105.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.69 : 7,359.09 = 2,974.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.69/7,359.09 = 2,974.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.69x = 7,359.09 × 2,974.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.69x = 21,892,041.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,892,041.70/5,332.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.25

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