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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.35, 7,380.97 and 2,990.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.35, 7,380.97 and 2,990.49 is: 4,127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.35 : 7,380.97 = 2,990.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.35/7,380.97 = 2,990.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.35x = 7,380.97 × 2,990.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.35x = 22,072,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,072,737.18/5,348.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.02

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