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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.90, 7,381.99 and 2,991.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.90, 7,381.99 and 2,991.04 is: 4,127.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.90 : 7,381.99 = 2,991.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.90/7,381.99 = 2,991.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.90x = 7,381.99 × 2,991.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.90x = 22,079,827.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,079,827.37/5,348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.92

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