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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.16, 7,372.87 and 2,985.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.16, 7,372.87 and 2,985.40 is: 4,119.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.16 : 7,372.87 = 2,985.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.16/7,372.87 = 2,985.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.16x = 7,372.87 × 2,985.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.16x = 22,010,966.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,010,966.10/5,343.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.47

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