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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.92, 7,538.88 and 2,978.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.92, 7,538.88 and 2,978.92 is: 4,110.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.92 : 7,538.88 = 2,978.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.92/7,538.88 = 2,978.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.92x = 7,538.88 × 2,978.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.92x = 22,457,720.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,457,720.41/5,462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,110.94

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