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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.58, 7,525.98 and 2,969.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.58, 7,525.98 and 2,969.58 is: 4,098.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.58 : 7,525.98 = 2,969.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.58/7,525.98 = 2,969.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.58x = 7,525.98 × 2,969.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.58x = 22,348,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,348,999.69/5,453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.04

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