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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.65, 7,379.78 and 2,989.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.65, 7,379.78 and 2,989.74 is: 4,125.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.65 : 7,379.78 = 2,989.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.65/7,379.78 = 2,989.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.65x = 7,379.78 × 2,989.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.65x = 22,063,623.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,063,623.46/5,347.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.85

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