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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.20, 7,368.76 and 2,981.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.20, 7,368.76 and 2,981.92 is: 4,114.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.20 : 7,368.76 = 2,981.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.20/7,368.76 = 2,981.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.20x = 7,368.76 × 2,981.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.20x = 21,973,052.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,973,052.82/5,340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,114.65

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