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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,438, 7,504.44 and 2,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,438, 7,504.44 and 2,954 is: 4,076.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,438 : 7,504.44 = 2,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,438/7,504.44 = 2,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,438x = 7,504.44 × 2,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,438x = 22,168,115.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,168,115.76/5,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.52

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