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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.78, 7,382.64 and 2,991.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.78, 7,382.64 and 2,991.94 is: 4,128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.78 : 7,382.64 = 2,991.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.78/7,382.64 = 2,991.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.78x = 7,382.64 × 2,991.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.78x = 22,088,408.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,088,408.68/5,349.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.84

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