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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,440.40, 7,507.60 and 2,956.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,440.40, 7,507.60 and 2,956.40 is: 4,079.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,440.40 : 7,507.60 = 2,956.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,440.40/7,507.60 = 2,956.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,440.40x = 7,507.60 × 2,956.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,440.40x = 22,195,468.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,195,468.64/5,440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.75

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