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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,342.99, 7,373.34 and 2,985.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,342.99, 7,373.34 and 2,985.13 is: 4,119.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,342.99 : 7,373.34 = 2,985.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,342.99/7,373.34 = 2,985.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,342.99x = 7,373.34 × 2,985.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,342.99x = 22,010,360.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,010,360.00/5,342.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.48

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