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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,458.92, 7,533.36 and 2,974.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,458.92, 7,533.36 and 2,974.92 is: 4,105.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,458.92 : 7,533.36 = 2,974.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,458.92/7,533.36 = 2,974.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,458.92x = 7,533.36 × 2,974.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,458.92x = 22,411,143.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,411,143.33/5,458.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.42

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