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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.44, 7,514.88 and 2,961.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.44, 7,514.88 and 2,961.44 is: 4,086.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.44 : 7,514.88 = 2,961.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.44/7,514.88 = 2,961.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.44x = 7,514.88 × 2,961.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.44x = 22,254,866.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,254,866.23/5,445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.88

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