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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,436.46, 7,502.29 and 2,952.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,436.46, 7,502.29 and 2,952.46 is: 4,074.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,436.46 : 7,502.29 = 2,952.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,436.46/7,502.29 = 2,952.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,436.46x = 7,502.29 × 2,952.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,436.46x = 22,150,211.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,150,211.13/5,436.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.38

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