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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.81, 7,382.84 and 2,991.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.81, 7,382.84 and 2,991.90 is: 4,128.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.81 : 7,382.84 = 2,991.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.81/7,382.84 = 2,991.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.81x = 7,382.84 × 2,991.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.81x = 22,088,704.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,088,704.04/5,349.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.88

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