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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,319.50, 7,341.17 and 2,961.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,319.50, 7,341.17 and 2,961.59 is: 4,087.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,319.50 : 7,341.17 = 2,961.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,319.50/7,341.17 = 2,961.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,319.50x = 7,341.17 × 2,961.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,319.50x = 21,741,484.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,741,484.15/5,319.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.13

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