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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,454.08, 7,526.48 and 2,970.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,454.08, 7,526.48 and 2,970.08 is: 4,098.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,454.08 : 7,526.48 = 2,970.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,454.08/7,526.48 = 2,970.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,454.08x = 7,526.48 × 2,970.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,454.08x = 22,354,247.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,354,247.72/5,454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.63

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