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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.41, 7,373.91 and 2,985.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.41, 7,373.91 and 2,985.55 is: 4,120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.41 : 7,373.91 = 2,985.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.41/7,373.91 = 2,985.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.41x = 7,373.91 × 2,985.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.41x = 22,015,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,015,125.20/5,343.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.06

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