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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.82, 7,526.27 and 2,969.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.82, 7,526.27 and 2,969.82 is: 4,098.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.82 : 7,526.27 = 2,969.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.82/7,526.27 = 2,969.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.82x = 7,526.27 × 2,969.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.82x = 22,351,652.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,351,652.32/5,453.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.35

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