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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.59, 7,371.21 and 2,951.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.59, 7,371.21 and 2,951.42 is: 4,072.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.59 : 7,371.21 = 2,951.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.59/7,371.21 = 2,951.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.59x = 7,371.21 × 2,951.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.59x = 21,755,555.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,755,555.05/5,341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.86

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