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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.88, 7,513.92 and 2,960.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.88, 7,513.92 and 2,960.88 is: 4,086.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.88 : 7,513.92 = 2,960.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.88/7,513.92 = 2,960.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.88x = 7,513.92 × 2,960.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.88x = 22,247,815.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,247,815.45/5,444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.01

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