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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,342.16, 7,372.44 and 2,984.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,342.16, 7,372.44 and 2,984.25 is: 4,118.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,342.16 : 7,372.44 = 2,984.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,342.16/7,372.44 = 2,984.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,342.16x = 7,372.44 × 2,984.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,342.16x = 22,001,204.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,001,204.07/5,342.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.41

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