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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.13, 7,510.18 and 2,958.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.13, 7,510.18 and 2,958.13 is: 4,082.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.13 : 7,510.18 = 2,958.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.13/7,510.18 = 2,958.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.13x = 7,510.18 × 2,958.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.13x = 22,216,088.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,216,088.76/5,442.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.24

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