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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.15, 7,381.35 and 2,990.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.15, 7,381.35 and 2,990.79 is: 4,127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.15 : 7,381.35 = 2,990.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.15/7,381.35 = 2,990.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.15x = 7,381.35 × 2,990.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.15x = 22,076,067.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,076,067.77/5,349.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.02

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