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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,474.38, 7,554.64 and 2,990.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,474.38, 7,554.64 and 2,990.38 is: 4,126.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,474.38 : 7,554.64 = 2,990.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,474.38/7,554.64 = 2,990.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,474.38x = 7,554.64 × 2,990.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,474.38x = 22,591,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,591,244.36/5,474.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.72

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