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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,459.34, 7,533.90 and 2,975.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,459.34, 7,533.90 and 2,975.34 is: 4,105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,459.34 : 7,533.90 = 2,975.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,459.34/7,533.90 = 2,975.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,459.34x = 7,533.90 × 2,975.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,459.34x = 22,415,942.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,415,942.28/5,459.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.98

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