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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.44, 7,413.86 and 2,982.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.44, 7,413.86 and 2,982.34 is: 4,115.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.44 : 7,413.86 = 2,982.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.44/7,413.86 = 2,982.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.44x = 7,413.86 × 2,982.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.44x = 22,110,651.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,110,651.23/5,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.57

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