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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.52, 7,514.84 and 2,961.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.52, 7,514.84 and 2,961.52 is: 4,086.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.52 : 7,514.84 = 2,961.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.52/7,514.84 = 2,961.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.52x = 7,514.84 × 2,961.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.52x = 22,255,348.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,255,348.96/5,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.91

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