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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.83, 7,371.84 and 2,983.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.83, 7,371.84 and 2,983.98 is: 4,117.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.83 : 7,371.84 = 2,983.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.83/7,371.84 = 2,983.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.83x = 7,371.84 × 2,983.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.83x = 21,997,386.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,997,386.26/5,341.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.95

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