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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,374.83, 7,417.70 and 2,984.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,374.83, 7,417.70 and 2,984.95 is: 4,119.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,374.83 : 7,417.70 = 2,984.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,374.83/7,417.70 = 2,984.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,374.83x = 7,417.70 × 2,984.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,374.83x = 22,141,463.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,141,463.62/5,374.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.47

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