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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.83, 7,370.48 and 3,102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.83, 7,370.48 and 3,102.39 is: 4,280.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.83 : 7,370.48 = 3,102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.83/7,370.48 = 3,102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.83x = 7,370.48 × 3,102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.83x = 22,866,087.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,866,087.94/5,341.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.57

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