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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.43, 7,370.64 and 2,983.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.43, 7,370.64 and 2,983.52 is: 4,116.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.43 : 7,370.64 = 2,983.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.43/7,370.64 = 2,983.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.43x = 7,370.64 × 2,983.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.43x = 21,990,415.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,990,415.00/5,341.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.96

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