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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.56, 7,374.78 and 2,986.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.56, 7,374.78 and 2,986.74 is: 4,121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.56 : 7,374.78 = 2,986.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.56/7,374.78 = 2,986.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.56x = 7,374.78 × 2,986.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.56x = 22,026,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,026,550.42/5,344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.30

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