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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.02, 7,358.25 and 2,974.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.02, 7,358.25 and 2,974.57 is: 4,104.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.02 : 7,358.25 = 2,974.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.02/7,358.25 = 2,974.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.02x = 7,358.25 × 2,974.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.02x = 21,887,629.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,887,629.70/5,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.17

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