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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.44, 7,538.16 and 2,978.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.44, 7,538.16 and 2,978.44 is: 4,110.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.44 : 7,538.16 = 2,978.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.44/7,538.16 = 2,978.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.44x = 7,538.16 × 2,978.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.44x = 22,451,949.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,451,949.59/5,462.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,110.24

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