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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,414.63, 7,472.18 and 2,930.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,414.63, 7,472.18 and 2,930.63 is: 4,044.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,414.63 : 7,472.18 = 2,930.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,414.63/7,472.18 = 2,930.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,414.63x = 7,472.18 × 2,930.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,414.63x = 21,898,164.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,898,164.84/5,414.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.26

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