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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,439.48, 7,506.44 and 2,955.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,439.48, 7,506.44 and 2,955.48 is: 4,078.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,439.48 : 7,506.44 = 2,955.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,439.48/7,506.44 = 2,955.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,439.48x = 7,506.44 × 2,955.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,439.48x = 22,185,133.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,185,133.29/5,439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.54

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