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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.34, 7,400.80 and 2,972.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.34, 7,400.80 and 2,972.71 is: 4,102.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.34 : 7,400.80 = 2,972.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.34/7,400.80 = 2,972.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.34x = 7,400.80 × 2,972.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.34x = 22,000,417.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,000,417.38/5,363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.00

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