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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.34, 7,382.15 and 2,991.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.34, 7,382.15 and 2,991.61 is: 4,128.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.34 : 7,382.15 = 2,991.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.34/7,382.15 = 2,991.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.34x = 7,382.15 × 2,991.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.34x = 22,084,498.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,084,498.80/5,349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.45

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