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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.38, 7,550.17 and 2,954.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.38, 7,550.17 and 2,954.05 is: 4,424.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.38 : 7,550.17 = 2,954.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.38/7,550.17 = 2,954.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.38x = 7,550.17 × 2,954.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.38x = 22,303,553.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,303,553.43/5,040.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.97

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