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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.66, 7,382.61 and 2,991.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.66, 7,382.61 and 2,991.84 is: 4,128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.66 : 7,382.61 = 2,991.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.66/7,382.61 = 2,991.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.66x = 7,382.61 × 2,991.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.66x = 22,087,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,087,587.90/5,349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.78

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