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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.18, 7,382.04 and 2,990.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.18, 7,382.04 and 2,990.82 is: 4,127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.18 : 7,382.04 = 2,990.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.18/7,382.04 = 2,990.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.18x = 7,382.04 × 2,990.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.18x = 22,078,352.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,078,352.87/5,349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.43

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