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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.26, 7,514.46 and 2,961.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.26, 7,514.46 and 2,961.26 is: 4,086.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.26 : 7,514.46 = 2,961.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.26/7,514.46 = 2,961.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.26x = 7,514.46 × 2,961.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.26x = 22,252,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,252,269.82/5,445.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.54

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