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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,553.74, 5,322.86 and 2,930.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,553.74, 5,322.86 and 2,930.44 is: 4,389.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,553.74 : 5,322.86 = 2,930.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,553.74/5,322.86 = 2,930.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,553.74x = 5,322.86 × 2,930.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,553.74x = 15,598,321.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,598,321.86/3,553.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.27

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