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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.19, 7,460.55 and 2,922.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.19, 7,460.55 and 2,922.19 is: 4,032.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.19 : 7,460.55 = 2,922.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.19/7,460.55 = 2,922.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.19x = 7,460.55 × 2,922.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.19x = 21,801,125.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,801,125.95/5,406.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.62

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