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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,474.34, 7,554.42 and 2,990.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,474.34, 7,554.42 and 2,990.34 is: 4,126.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,474.34 : 7,554.42 = 2,990.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,474.34/7,554.42 = 2,990.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,474.34x = 7,554.42 × 2,990.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,474.34x = 22,590,284.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,590,284.30/5,474.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.58

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