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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,319.42, 7,341.31 and 2,961.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,319.42, 7,341.31 and 2,961.56 is: 4,087.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,319.42 : 7,341.31 = 2,961.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,319.42/7,341.31 = 2,961.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,319.42x = 7,341.31 × 2,961.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,319.42x = 21,741,762.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,741,762.51/5,319.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.24

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