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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,449.63, 7,520.48 and 2,965.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,449.63, 7,520.48 and 2,965.63 is: 4,092.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,449.63 : 7,520.48 = 2,965.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,449.63/7,520.48 = 2,965.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,449.63x = 7,520.48 × 2,965.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,449.63x = 22,302,930.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,302,930.91/5,449.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.56

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