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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,311.59, 7,330.08 and 2,921.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,311.59, 7,330.08 and 2,921.82 is: 4,032.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,311.59 : 7,330.08 = 2,921.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,311.59/7,330.08 = 2,921.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,311.59x = 7,330.08 × 2,921.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,311.59x = 21,417,174.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,417,174.35/5,311.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.16

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