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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.41, 7,418.09 and 2,985.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.41, 7,418.09 and 2,985.41 is: 4,119.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.41 : 7,418.09 = 2,985.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.41/7,418.09 = 2,985.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.41x = 7,418.09 × 2,985.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.41x = 22,146,040.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,146,040.07/5,375.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.88

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