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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.26, 7,513.08 and 2,960.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.26, 7,513.08 and 2,960.26 is: 4,085.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.26 : 7,513.08 = 2,960.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.26/7,513.08 = 2,960.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.26x = 7,513.08 × 2,960.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.26x = 22,240,670.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,240,670.20/5,444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.16

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