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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,449.54, 7,520.37 and 2,965.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,449.54, 7,520.37 and 2,965.54 is: 4,092.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,449.54 : 7,520.37 = 2,965.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,449.54/7,520.37 = 2,965.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,449.54x = 7,520.37 × 2,965.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,449.54x = 22,301,958.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,301,958.05/5,449.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.45

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