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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,530.90, 8,284.20 and 2,930.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,530.90, 8,284.20 and 2,930.80 is: 4,389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,530.90 : 8,284.20 = 2,930.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,530.90/8,284.20 = 2,930.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,530.90x = 8,284.20 × 2,930.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,530.90x = 24,279,333.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,279,333.36/5,530.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.76

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