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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.19, 7,373.60 and 2,985.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.19, 7,373.60 and 2,985.33 is: 4,119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.19 : 7,373.60 = 2,985.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.19/7,373.60 = 2,985.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.19x = 7,373.60 × 2,985.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.19x = 22,012,620.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,012,620.13/5,343.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.75

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