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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.80, 7,371.90 and 2,984.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.80, 7,371.90 and 2,984.16 is: 4,118.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.80 : 7,371.90 = 2,984.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.80/7,371.90 = 2,984.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.80x = 7,371.90 × 2,984.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.80x = 21,998,929.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,998,929.10/5,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.26

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