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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.43, 7,381.23 and 2,990.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.43, 7,381.23 and 2,990.43 is: 4,127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.43 : 7,381.23 = 2,990.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.43/7,381.23 = 2,990.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.43x = 7,381.23 × 2,990.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.43x = 22,073,051.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,073,051.63/5,348.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.02

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