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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.81, 7,352.41 and 2,970.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.81, 7,352.41 and 2,970.10 is: 4,098.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.81 : 7,352.41 = 2,970.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.81/7,352.41 = 2,970.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.81x = 7,352.41 × 2,970.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.81x = 21,837,392.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,837,392.94/5,327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.76

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