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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.35, 7,369.51 and 2,982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.35, 7,369.51 and 2,982.44 is: 4,115.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.35 : 7,369.51 = 2,982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.35/7,369.51 = 2,982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.35x = 7,369.51 × 2,982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.35x = 21,979,121.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,979,121.40/5,340.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.67

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