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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,460.52, 7,535.50 and 2,976.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,460.52, 7,535.50 and 2,976.52 is: 4,107.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,460.52 : 7,535.50 = 2,976.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,460.52/7,535.50 = 2,976.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,460.52x = 7,535.50 × 2,976.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,460.52x = 22,429,566.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,429,566.46/5,460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.59

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