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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.01, 7,374.71 and 2,986.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.01, 7,374.71 and 2,986.15 is: 4,120.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.01 : 7,374.71 = 2,986.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.01/7,374.71 = 2,986.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.01x = 7,374.71 × 2,986.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.01x = 22,021,954.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,021,954.27/5,344.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.87

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