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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.20, 7,370.99 and 2,983.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.20, 7,370.99 and 2,983.51 is: 4,117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.20 : 7,370.99 = 2,983.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.20/7,370.99 = 2,983.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.20x = 7,370.99 × 2,983.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.20x = 21,991,422.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,991,422.37/5,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.32

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