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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,374.19, 7,416.45 and 2,984.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,374.19, 7,416.45 and 2,984.21 is: 4,118.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,374.19 : 7,416.45 = 2,984.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,374.19/7,416.45 = 2,984.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,374.19x = 7,416.45 × 2,984.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,374.19x = 22,132,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,132,244.25/5,374.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.25

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