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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.54, 7,463.77 and 2,924.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.54, 7,463.77 and 2,924.54 is: 4,035.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.54 : 7,463.77 = 2,924.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.54/7,463.77 = 2,924.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.54x = 7,463.77 × 2,924.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.54x = 21,828,093.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,828,093.92/5,408.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.86

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