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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.56, 7,466.58 and 2,926.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.56, 7,466.58 and 2,926.56 is: 4,038.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.56 : 7,466.58 = 2,926.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.56/7,466.58 = 2,926.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.56x = 7,466.58 × 2,926.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.56x = 21,851,394.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,851,394.36/5,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.66

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