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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.68, 7,371.76 and 2,983.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.68, 7,371.76 and 2,983.76 is: 4,117.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.68 : 7,371.76 = 2,983.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.68/7,371.76 = 2,983.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.68x = 7,371.76 × 2,983.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.68x = 21,995,562.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,995,562.62/5,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.72

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