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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,460.80, 7,535.90 and 2,976.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,460.80, 7,535.90 and 2,976.80 is: 4,107.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,460.80 : 7,535.90 = 2,976.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,460.80/7,535.90 = 2,976.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,460.80x = 7,535.90 × 2,976.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,460.80x = 22,432,867.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,432,867.12/5,460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.98

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