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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.43, 7,381.77 and 2,990.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.43, 7,381.77 and 2,990.13 is: 4,126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.43 : 7,381.77 = 2,990.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.43/7,381.77 = 2,990.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.43x = 7,381.77 × 2,990.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.43x = 22,072,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,072,451.93/5,348.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.90

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