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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.53, 7,382.69 and 2,991.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.53, 7,382.69 and 2,991.66 is: 4,128.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.53 : 7,382.69 = 2,991.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.53/7,382.69 = 2,991.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.53x = 7,382.69 × 2,991.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.53x = 22,086,483.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,086,483.41/5,349.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.68

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