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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.80, 7,371.60 and 2,984.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.80, 7,371.60 and 2,984.52 is: 4,118.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.80 : 7,371.60 = 2,984.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.80/7,371.60 = 2,984.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.80x = 7,371.60 × 2,984.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.80x = 22,000,687.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,000,687.63/5,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.59

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