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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,342.29, 7,371.46 and 2,984.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,342.29, 7,371.46 and 2,984.44 is: 4,118.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,342.29 : 7,371.46 = 2,984.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,342.29/7,371.46 = 2,984.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,342.29x = 7,371.46 × 2,984.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,342.29x = 21,999,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,999,680.08/5,342.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.02

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