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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.59, 7,413.25 and 2,982.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.59, 7,413.25 and 2,982.32 is: 4,115.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.59 : 7,413.25 = 2,982.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.59/7,413.25 = 2,982.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.59x = 7,413.25 × 2,982.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.59x = 22,108,664.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,108,664.22/5,371.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.85

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