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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.68, 7,370.87 and 2,983.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.68, 7,370.87 and 2,983.50 is: 4,116.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.68 : 7,370.87 = 2,983.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.68/7,370.87 = 2,983.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.68x = 7,370.87 × 2,983.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.68x = 21,990,975.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,990,975.73/5,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.87

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