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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,415.70, 7,473.64 and 2,931.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,415.70, 7,473.64 and 2,931.70 is: 4,045.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,415.70 : 7,473.64 = 2,931.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,415.70/7,473.64 = 2,931.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,415.70x = 7,473.64 × 2,931.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,415.70x = 21,910,470.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,910,470.39/5,415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.73

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