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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.59, 7,371.41 and 2,983.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.59, 7,371.41 and 2,983.82 is: 4,117.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.59 : 7,371.41 = 2,983.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.59/7,371.41 = 2,983.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.59x = 7,371.41 × 2,983.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.59x = 21,994,960.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,994,960.59/5,341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.68

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