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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.70, 7,371.33 and 3,104.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.70, 7,371.33 and 3,104.21 is: 4,283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.70 : 7,371.33 = 3,104.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.70/7,371.33 = 3,104.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.70x = 7,371.33 × 3,104.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.70x = 22,882,156.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,882,156.30/5,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,283.68

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