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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,460.84, 7,535.97 and 2,976.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,460.84, 7,535.97 and 2,976.84 is: 4,108.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,460.84 : 7,535.97 = 2,976.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,460.84/7,535.97 = 2,976.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,460.84x = 7,535.97 × 2,976.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,460.84x = 22,433,376.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,433,376.93/5,460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.05

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