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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,404.25, 7,457.87 and 2,920.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,404.25, 7,457.87 and 2,920.25 is: 4,029.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,404.25 : 7,457.87 = 2,920.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,404.25/7,457.87 = 2,920.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,404.25x = 7,457.87 × 2,920.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,404.25x = 21,778,830.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,778,830.27/5,404.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.95

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