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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.13, 7,537.74 and 2,978.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.13, 7,537.74 and 2,978.13 is: 4,109.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.13 : 7,537.74 = 2,978.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.13/7,537.74 = 2,978.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.13x = 7,537.74 × 2,978.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.13x = 22,448,369.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,448,369.63/5,462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.82

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