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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,440, 7,507.20 and 2,956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,440, 7,507.20 and 2,956 is: 4,079.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,440 : 7,507.20 = 2,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,440/7,507.20 = 2,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,440x = 7,507.20 × 2,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,440x = 22,191,283.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,191,283.20/5,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.28

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