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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.82, 7,401.96 and 2,941.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.82, 7,401.96 and 2,941.15 is: 4,058.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.82 : 7,401.96 = 2,941.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.82/7,401.96 = 2,941.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.82x = 7,401.96 × 2,941.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.82x = 21,770,274.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,770,274.65/5,363.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.73

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