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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.08, 7,370.64 and 2,983.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.08, 7,370.64 and 2,983.62 is: 4,117.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.08 : 7,370.64 = 2,983.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.08/7,370.64 = 2,983.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.08x = 7,370.64 × 2,983.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.08x = 21,991,188.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,991,188.92/5,341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.37

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