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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,436.59, 7,502.45 and 2,952.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,436.59, 7,502.45 and 2,952.59 is: 4,074.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,436.59 : 7,502.45 = 2,952.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,436.59/7,502.45 = 2,952.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,436.59x = 7,502.45 × 2,952.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,436.59x = 22,151,606.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,151,606.57/5,436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.54

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