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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.74, 7,388.88 and 2,964.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.74, 7,388.88 and 2,964.53 is: 4,090.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.74 : 7,388.88 = 2,964.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.74/7,388.88 = 2,964.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.74x = 7,388.88 × 2,964.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.74x = 21,904,545.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,904,545.37/5,354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.69

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