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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,403.38, 7,456.66 and 2,919.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,403.38, 7,456.66 and 2,919.38 is: 4,028.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,403.38 : 7,456.66 = 2,919.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,403.38/7,456.66 = 2,919.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,403.38x = 7,456.66 × 2,919.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,403.38x = 21,768,779.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,768,779.49/5,403.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.74

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