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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,374.30, 8,061.40 and 2,924.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,374.30, 8,061.40 and 2,924.69 is: 4,387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,374.30 : 8,061.40 = 2,924.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,374.30/8,061.40 = 2,924.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,374.30x = 8,061.40 × 2,924.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,374.30x = 23,577,048.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,577,048.35/5,374.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.00

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