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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.95, 7,369.80 and 2,982.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.95, 7,369.80 and 2,982.67 is: 4,115.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.95 : 7,369.80 = 2,982.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.95/7,369.80 = 2,982.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.95x = 7,369.80 × 2,982.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.95x = 21,981,666.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,981,666.45/5,340.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.68

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