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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.51, 7,379.92 and 2,989.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.51, 7,379.92 and 2,989.19 is: 4,125.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.51 : 7,379.92 = 2,989.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.51/7,379.92 = 2,989.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.51x = 7,379.92 × 2,989.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.51x = 22,059,983.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,059,983.06/5,347.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.28

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