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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.62, 7,398.94 and 2,971.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.62, 7,398.94 and 2,971.58 is: 4,100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.62 : 7,398.94 = 2,971.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.62/7,398.94 = 2,971.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.62x = 7,398.94 × 2,971.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.62x = 21,986,564.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,986,564.34/5,361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.73

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