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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,405.84, 7,460.07 and 2,921.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,405.84, 7,460.07 and 2,921.84 is: 4,032.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,405.84 : 7,460.07 = 2,921.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,405.84/7,460.07 = 2,921.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,405.84x = 7,460.07 × 2,921.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,405.84x = 21,797,130.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,797,130.93/5,405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.15

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