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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.85, 7,381.66 and 2,991.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.85, 7,381.66 and 2,991.00 is: 4,127.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.85 : 7,381.66 = 2,991.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.85/7,381.66 = 2,991.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.85x = 7,381.66 × 2,991.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.85x = 22,078,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,078,508.15/5,348.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.71

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