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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.82, 7,381.90 and 3,360.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.82, 7,381.90 and 3,360.90 is: 4,638.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.82 : 7,381.90 = 3,360.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.82/7,381.90 = 3,360.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.82x = 7,381.90 × 3,360.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.82x = 24,809,827.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,809,827.71/5,348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.37

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