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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,441.38, 7,509.14 and 2,957.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,441.38, 7,509.14 and 2,957.38 is: 4,081.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,441.38 : 7,509.14 = 2,957.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,441.38/7,509.14 = 2,957.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,441.38x = 7,509.14 × 2,957.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,441.38x = 22,207,380.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,207,380.45/5,441.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.20

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