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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.97, 7,381.32 and 3,110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.97, 7,381.32 and 3,110.49 is: 4,292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.97 : 7,381.32 = 3,110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.97/7,381.32 = 3,110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.97x = 7,381.32 × 3,110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.97x = 22,959,522.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,959,522.05/5,348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.33

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