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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.24, 7,375.50 and 2,986.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.24, 7,375.50 and 2,986.60 is: 4,121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.24 : 7,375.50 = 2,986.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.24/7,375.50 = 2,986.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.24x = 7,375.50 × 2,986.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.24x = 22,027,668.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,027,668.30/5,344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.76

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