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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,405.91, 7,460.15 and 2,921.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,405.91, 7,460.15 and 2,921.91 is: 4,032.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,405.91 : 7,460.15 = 2,921.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,405.91/7,460.15 = 2,921.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,405.91x = 7,460.15 × 2,921.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,405.91x = 21,797,872.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,797,872.28/5,405.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.23

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