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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.22, 7,425.98 and 2,991.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.22, 7,425.98 and 2,991.20 is: 4,127.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.22 : 7,425.98 = 2,991.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.22/7,425.98 = 2,991.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.22x = 7,425.98 × 2,991.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.22x = 22,212,550.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,212,550.51/5,381.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.79

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