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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,342.34, 7,371.75 and 2,984.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,342.34, 7,371.75 and 2,984.58 is: 4,118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,342.34 : 7,371.75 = 2,984.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,342.34/7,371.75 = 2,984.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,342.34x = 7,371.75 × 2,984.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,342.34x = 22,001,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,001,577.62/5,342.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.34

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