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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,404.94, 7,458.83 and 2,920.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,404.94, 7,458.83 and 2,920.94 is: 4,030.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,404.94 : 7,458.83 = 2,920.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,404.94/7,458.83 = 2,920.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,404.94x = 7,458.83 × 2,920.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,404.94x = 21,786,780.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,786,780.30/5,404.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.90

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