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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.13, 7,374.90 and 2,986.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.13, 7,374.90 and 2,986.49 is: 4,121.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.13 : 7,374.90 = 2,986.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.13/7,374.90 = 2,986.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.13x = 7,374.90 × 2,986.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.13x = 22,025,028.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,025,028.23/5,344.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.35

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