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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,405.59, 7,459.73 and 2,921.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,405.59, 7,459.73 and 2,921.59 is: 4,031.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,405.59 : 7,459.73 = 2,921.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,405.59/7,459.73 = 2,921.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,405.59x = 7,459.73 × 2,921.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,405.59x = 21,794,272.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,794,272.57/5,405.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.80

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