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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,459.22, 7,533.72 and 2,975.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,459.22, 7,533.72 and 2,975.22 is: 4,105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,459.22 : 7,533.72 = 2,975.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,459.22/7,533.72 = 2,975.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,459.22x = 7,533.72 × 2,975.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,459.22x = 22,414,474.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,414,474.42/5,459.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.80

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