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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.08, 7,370.81 and 2,983.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.08, 7,370.81 and 2,983.23 is: 4,116.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.08 : 7,370.81 = 2,983.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.08/7,370.81 = 2,983.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.08x = 7,370.81 × 2,983.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.08x = 21,988,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,988,769.75/5,341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.91

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