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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.44, 7,544.16 and 2,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.44, 7,544.16 and 2,976 is: 4,464

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.44 : 7,544.16 = 2,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.44/7,544.16 = 2,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.44x = 7,544.16 × 2,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.44x = 22,451,420.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,451,420.16/5,029.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464

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