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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.69, 7,379.81 and 2,990.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.69, 7,379.81 and 2,990.05 is: 4,126.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.69 : 7,379.81 = 2,990.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.69/7,379.81 = 2,990.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.69x = 7,379.81 × 2,990.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.69x = 22,065,978.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,065,978.70/5,347.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.27

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