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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,419.34, 7,478.64 and 2,935.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,419.34, 7,478.64 and 2,935.34 is: 4,050.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,419.34 : 7,478.64 = 2,935.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,419.34/7,478.64 = 2,935.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,419.34x = 7,478.64 × 2,935.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,419.34x = 21,952,313.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,952,313.74/5,419.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.74

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