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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,438.59, 7,505.20 and 2,954.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,438.59, 7,505.20 and 2,954.59 is: 4,077.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,438.59 : 7,505.20 = 2,954.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,438.59/7,505.20 = 2,954.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,438.59x = 7,505.20 × 2,954.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,438.59x = 22,174,788.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,174,788.87/5,438.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.30

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