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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,458.96, 7,533.36 and 2,974.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,458.96, 7,533.36 and 2,974.96 is: 4,105.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,458.96 : 7,533.36 = 2,974.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,458.96/7,533.36 = 2,974.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,458.96x = 7,533.36 × 2,974.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,458.96x = 22,411,425.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,411,425.83/5,458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.44

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