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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.35, 7,371.39 and 2,983.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.35, 7,371.39 and 2,983.65 is: 4,117.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.35 : 7,371.39 = 2,983.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.35/7,371.39 = 2,983.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.35x = 7,371.39 × 2,983.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.35x = 21,993,647.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,993,647.77/5,341.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.62

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