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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.74, 7,381.92 and 2,991.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.74, 7,381.92 and 2,991.98 is: 4,128.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.74 : 7,381.92 = 2,991.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.74/7,381.92 = 2,991.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.74x = 7,381.92 × 2,991.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.74x = 22,086,557.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,086,557.00/5,349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.53

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