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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.29, 7,510.33 and 2,958.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.29, 7,510.33 and 2,958.29 is: 4,082.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.29 : 7,510.33 = 2,958.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.29/7,510.33 = 2,958.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.29x = 7,510.33 × 2,958.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.29x = 22,217,719.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,217,719.34/5,442.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.42

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