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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.09, 7,370.72 and 2,983.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.09, 7,370.72 and 2,983.32 is: 4,116.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.09 : 7,370.72 = 2,983.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.09/7,370.72 = 2,983.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.09x = 7,370.72 × 2,983.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.09x = 21,989,216.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,989,216.39/5,341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.99

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