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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,414.96, 7,472.65 and 2,930.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,414.96, 7,472.65 and 2,930.96 is: 4,044.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,414.96 : 7,472.65 = 2,930.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,414.96/7,472.65 = 2,930.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,414.96x = 7,472.65 × 2,930.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,414.96x = 21,902,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,902,038.24/5,414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.73

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