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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,374.29, 7,416.50 and 2,984.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,374.29, 7,416.50 and 2,984.25 is: 4,118.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,374.29 : 7,416.50 = 2,984.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,374.29/7,416.50 = 2,984.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,374.29x = 7,416.50 × 2,984.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,374.29x = 22,132,675.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,132,675.20/5,374.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.25

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