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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.52, 7,460.98 and 2,922.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.52, 7,460.98 and 2,922.52 is: 4,033.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.52 : 7,460.98 = 2,922.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.52/7,460.98 = 2,922.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.52x = 7,460.98 × 2,922.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.52x = 21,804,863.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,804,863.27/5,406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.07

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