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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.95, 7,404.07 and 2,975.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.95, 7,404.07 and 2,975.16 is: 4,105.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.95 : 7,404.07 = 2,975.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.95/7,404.07 = 2,975.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.95x = 7,404.07 × 2,975.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.95x = 22,028,292.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,028,292.90/5,364.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.96

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