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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,439.70, 7,506.78 and 2,955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,439.70, 7,506.78 and 2,955.70 is: 4,078.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,439.70 : 7,506.78 = 2,955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,439.70/7,506.78 = 2,955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,439.70x = 7,506.78 × 2,955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,439.70x = 22,187,789.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,187,789.65/5,439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.86

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