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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,458.56, 8,191.40 and 2,995.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,458.56, 8,191.40 and 2,995.10 is: 4,494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,458.56 : 8,191.40 = 2,995.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,458.56/8,191.40 = 2,995.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,458.56x = 8,191.40 × 2,995.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,458.56x = 24,534,062.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,534,062.14/5,458.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.60

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