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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,384.71, 7,430.97 and 2,994.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,384.71, 7,430.97 and 2,994.88 is: 4,132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,384.71 : 7,430.97 = 2,994.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,384.71/7,430.97 = 2,994.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,384.71x = 7,430.97 × 2,994.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,384.71x = 22,254,863.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,254,863.43/5,384.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.97

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