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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.18, 7,382.57 and 2,991.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.18, 7,382.57 and 2,991.81 is: 4,129.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.18 : 7,382.57 = 2,991.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.18/7,382.57 = 2,991.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.18x = 7,382.57 × 2,991.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.18x = 22,087,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,087,231.79/5,349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.09

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