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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,459.80, 7,534.52 and 2,975.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,459.80, 7,534.52 and 2,975.80 is: 4,106.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,459.80 : 7,534.52 = 2,975.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,459.80/7,534.52 = 2,975.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,459.80x = 7,534.52 × 2,975.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,459.80x = 22,421,224.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,421,224.62/5,459.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.60

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