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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,405.44, 7,459.50 and 2,921.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,405.44, 7,459.50 and 2,921.44 is: 4,031.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,405.44 : 7,459.50 = 2,921.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,405.44/7,459.50 = 2,921.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,405.44x = 7,459.50 × 2,921.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,405.44x = 21,792,481.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,792,481.68/5,405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.58

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