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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,436.88, 7,502.88 and 2,952.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,436.88, 7,502.88 and 2,952.88 is: 4,074.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,436.88 : 7,502.88 = 2,952.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,436.88/7,502.88 = 2,952.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,436.88x = 7,502.88 × 2,952.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,436.88x = 22,155,104.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,155,104.29/5,436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.97

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