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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.88, 7,371.84 and 2,984.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.88, 7,371.84 and 2,984.51 is: 4,118.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.88 : 7,371.84 = 2,984.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.88/7,371.84 = 2,984.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.88x = 7,371.84 × 2,984.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.88x = 22,001,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,001,293.34/5,341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.65

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