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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.50, 7,460.97 and 2,922.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.50, 7,460.97 and 2,922.50 is: 4,033.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.50 : 7,460.97 = 2,922.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.50/7,460.97 = 2,922.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.50x = 7,460.97 × 2,922.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.50x = 21,804,684.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,804,684.83/5,406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.05

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