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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,419.62, 7,479.08 and 2,935.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,419.62, 7,479.08 and 2,935.62 is: 4,051.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,419.62 : 7,479.08 = 2,935.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,419.62/7,479.08 = 2,935.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,419.62x = 7,479.08 × 2,935.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,419.62x = 21,955,736.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,955,736.83/5,419.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.16

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