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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.88, 7,515.31 and 2,961.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.88, 7,515.31 and 2,961.88 is: 4,087.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.88 : 7,515.31 = 2,961.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.88/7,515.31 = 2,961.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.88x = 7,515.31 × 2,961.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.88x = 22,259,446.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,259,446.38/5,445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.39

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