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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.98, 7,371.81 and 2,984.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.98, 7,371.81 and 2,984.34 is: 4,118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.98 : 7,371.81 = 2,984.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.98/7,371.81 = 2,984.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.98x = 7,371.81 × 2,984.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.98x = 21,999,987.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,999,987.46/5,341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.32

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