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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,380.88, 7,425.61 and 2,990.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,380.88, 7,425.61 and 2,990.78 is: 4,127.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,380.88 : 7,425.61 = 2,990.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,380.88/7,425.61 = 2,990.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,380.88x = 7,425.61 × 2,990.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,380.88x = 22,208,326.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,208,326.92/5,380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.27

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