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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,434.76, 7,499.96 and 2,950.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,434.76, 7,499.96 and 2,950.76 is: 4,072.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,434.76 : 7,499.96 = 2,950.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,434.76/7,499.96 = 2,950.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,434.76x = 7,499.96 × 2,950.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,434.76x = 22,130,581.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,130,581.97/5,434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.04

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