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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.80, 7,380.24 and 2,989.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.80, 7,380.24 and 2,989.80 is: 4,126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.80 : 7,380.24 = 2,989.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.80/7,380.24 = 2,989.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.80x = 7,380.24 × 2,989.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.80x = 22,065,441.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,065,441.55/5,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.08

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