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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.70, 7,402.98 and 2,974.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.70, 7,402.98 and 2,974.48 is: 4,104.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.70 : 7,402.98 = 2,974.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.70/7,402.98 = 2,974.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.70x = 7,402.98 × 2,974.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.70x = 22,020,015.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,020,015.95/5,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.61

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