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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,342.58, 7,372.94 and 2,985.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,342.58, 7,372.94 and 2,985.17 is: 4,119.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,342.58 : 7,372.94 = 2,985.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,342.58/7,372.94 = 2,985.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,342.58x = 7,372.94 × 2,985.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,342.58x = 22,009,427.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,009,427.51/5,342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.63

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