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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,405.38, 7,459.42 and 2,921.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,405.38, 7,459.42 and 2,921.38 is: 4,031.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,405.38 : 7,459.42 = 2,921.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,405.38/7,459.42 = 2,921.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,405.38x = 7,459.42 × 2,921.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,405.38x = 21,791,800.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,791,800.40/5,405.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.50

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