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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,553.98, 5,323.24 and 2,930.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,553.98, 5,323.24 and 2,930.70 is: 4,389.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,553.98 : 5,323.24 = 2,930.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,553.98/5,323.24 = 2,930.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,553.98x = 5,323.24 × 2,930.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,553.98x = 15,600,819.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,600,819.47/3,553.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.68

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