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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,438.70, 7,505.40 and 2,954.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,438.70, 7,505.40 and 2,954.70 is: 4,077.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,438.70 : 7,505.40 = 2,954.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,438.70/7,505.40 = 2,954.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,438.70x = 7,505.40 × 2,954.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,438.70x = 22,176,205.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,176,205.38/5,438.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.48

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