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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,460.20, 7,535.08 and 2,976.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,460.20, 7,535.08 and 2,976.20 is: 4,107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,460.20 : 7,535.08 = 2,976.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,460.20/7,535.08 = 2,976.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,460.20x = 7,535.08 × 2,976.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,460.20x = 22,425,905.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,425,905.10/5,460.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.16

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