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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.19, 7,374.51 and 2,984.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.19, 7,374.51 and 2,984.87 is: 4,119.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.19 : 7,374.51 = 2,984.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.19/7,374.51 = 2,984.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.19x = 7,374.51 × 2,984.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.19x = 22,011,972.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,011,972.10/5,343.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.63

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