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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,307.41, 7,324.16 and 2,917.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,307.41, 7,324.16 and 2,917.49 is: 4,026.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,307.41 : 7,324.16 = 2,917.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,307.41/7,324.16 = 2,917.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,307.41x = 7,324.16 × 2,917.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,307.41x = 21,368,112.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,368,112.35/5,307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.09

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