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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,450.59, 7,521.96 and 2,966.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,450.59, 7,521.96 and 2,966.59 is: 4,093.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,450.59 : 7,521.96 = 2,966.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,450.59/7,521.96 = 2,966.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,450.59x = 7,521.96 × 2,966.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,450.59x = 22,314,571.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314,571.32/5,450.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.97

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