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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.69, 7,382.10 and 2,990.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.69, 7,382.10 and 2,990.37 is: 4,127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.69 : 7,382.10 = 2,990.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.69/7,382.10 = 2,990.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.69x = 7,382.10 × 2,990.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.69x = 22,075,210.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,075,210.38/5,348.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.22

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