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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,428.94, 7,490.61 and 3,190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,428.94, 7,490.61 and 3,190.91 is: 4,402.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,428.94 : 7,490.61 = 3,190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,428.94/7,490.61 = 3,190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,428.94x = 7,490.61 × 3,190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,428.94x = 23,901,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,901,824.90/5,428.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.67

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