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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.51, 7,381.98 and 2,991.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.51, 7,381.98 and 2,991.24 is: 4,127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.51 : 7,381.98 = 2,991.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.51/7,381.98 = 2,991.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.51x = 7,381.98 × 2,991.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.51x = 22,081,273.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,081,273.86/5,349.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.72

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