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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,449.59, 7,520.58 and 2,965.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,449.59, 7,520.58 and 2,965.59 is: 4,092.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,449.59 : 7,520.58 = 2,965.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,449.59/7,520.58 = 2,965.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,449.59x = 7,520.58 × 2,965.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,449.59x = 22,302,956.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,302,956.84/5,449.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.59

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