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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,380.02, 7,424.42 and 2,989.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,380.02, 7,424.42 and 2,989.98 is: 4,126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,380.02 : 7,424.42 = 2,989.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,380.02/7,424.42 = 2,989.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,380.02x = 7,424.42 × 2,989.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,380.02x = 22,198,852.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,198,852.36/5,380.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.17

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