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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.39, 7,381.96 and 2,991.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.39, 7,381.96 and 2,991.38 is: 4,127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.39 : 7,381.96 = 2,991.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.39/7,381.96 = 2,991.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.39x = 7,381.96 × 2,991.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.39x = 22,082,253.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,082,253.05/5,349.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.99

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