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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,342.90, 7,372.14 and 2,984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,342.90, 7,372.14 and 2,984.72 is: 4,118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,342.90 : 7,372.14 = 2,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,342.90/7,372.14 = 2,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,342.90x = 7,372.14 × 2,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,342.90x = 22,003,773.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,003,773.70/5,342.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.32

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