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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,422.96, 7,483.66 and 2,938.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,422.96, 7,483.66 and 2,938.96 is: 4,055.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,422.96 : 7,483.66 = 2,938.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,422.96/7,483.66 = 2,938.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,422.96x = 7,483.66 × 2,938.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,422.96x = 21,994,177.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,994,177.39/5,422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.75

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