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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,460.86, 7,535.97 and 2,976.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,460.86, 7,535.97 and 2,976.86 is: 4,108.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,460.86 : 7,535.97 = 2,976.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,460.86/7,535.97 = 2,976.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,460.86x = 7,535.97 × 2,976.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,460.86x = 22,433,489.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,433,489.97/5,460.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.05

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