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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.77, 7,381.13 and 2,990.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.77, 7,381.13 and 2,990.90 is: 4,127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.77 : 7,381.13 = 2,990.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.77/7,381.13 = 2,990.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.77x = 7,381.13 × 2,990.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.77x = 22,076,225.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,076,225.22/5,348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.35

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