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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.45, 7,382.40 and 2,991.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.45, 7,382.40 and 2,991.58 is: 4,128.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.45 : 7,382.40 = 2,991.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.45/7,382.40 = 2,991.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.45x = 7,382.40 × 2,991.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.45x = 22,085,040.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,085,040.19/5,349.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.47

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