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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,463.34, 7,539.42 and 2,979.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,463.34, 7,539.42 and 2,979.34 is: 4,111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,463.34 : 7,539.42 = 2,979.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,463.34/7,539.42 = 2,979.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,463.34x = 7,539.42 × 2,979.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,463.34x = 22,462,495.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,462,495.58/5,463.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.50

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