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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,380.70, 7,425.31 and 2,990.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,380.70, 7,425.31 and 2,990.68 is: 4,127.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,380.70 : 7,425.31 = 2,990.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,380.70/7,425.31 = 2,990.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,380.70x = 7,425.31 × 2,990.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,380.70x = 22,206,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,206,705.68/5,380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.11

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