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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.08, 7,382.70 and 2,991.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.08, 7,382.70 and 2,991.90 is: 4,128.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.08 : 7,382.70 = 2,991.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.08/7,382.70 = 2,991.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.08x = 7,382.70 × 2,991.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.08x = 22,088,300.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,088,300.13/5,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.59

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