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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.36, 7,382.28 and 2,991.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.36, 7,382.28 and 2,991.60 is: 4,128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.36 : 7,382.28 = 2,991.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.36/7,382.28 = 2,991.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.36x = 7,382.28 × 2,991.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.36x = 22,084,828.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,084,828.85/5,349.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.50

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