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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.47, 7,510.61 and 2,958.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.47, 7,510.61 and 2,958.47 is: 4,082.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.47 : 7,510.61 = 2,958.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.47/7,510.61 = 2,958.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.47x = 7,510.61 × 2,958.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.47x = 22,219,912.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,219,912.37/5,442.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.69

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