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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.81, 7,382.76 and 2,991.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.81, 7,382.76 and 2,991.95 is: 4,128.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.81 : 7,382.76 = 2,991.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.81/7,382.76 = 2,991.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.81x = 7,382.76 × 2,991.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.81x = 22,088,848.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,088,848.78/5,349.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.90

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