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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,342.22, 7,372.44 and 2,984.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,342.22, 7,372.44 and 2,984.82 is: 4,119.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,342.22 : 7,372.44 = 2,984.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,342.22/7,372.44 = 2,984.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,342.22x = 7,372.44 × 2,984.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,342.22x = 22,005,406.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,005,406.36/5,342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.15

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