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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,441.67, 7,509.51 and 2,957.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,441.67, 7,509.51 and 2,957.67 is: 4,081.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,441.67 : 7,509.51 = 2,957.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,441.67/7,509.51 = 2,957.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,441.67x = 7,509.51 × 2,957.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,441.67x = 22,210,652.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,210,652.44/5,441.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.59

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