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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.75, 7,487.54 and 2,941.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.75, 7,487.54 and 2,941.75 is: 4,059.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.75 : 7,487.54 = 2,941.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.75/7,487.54 = 2,941.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.75x = 7,487.54 × 2,941.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.75x = 22,026,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,026,470.80/5,425.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.62

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