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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,466.08, 7,543.32 and 2,982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,466.08, 7,543.32 and 2,982.08 is: 4,115.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,466.08 : 7,543.32 = 2,982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,466.08/7,543.32 = 2,982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,466.08x = 7,543.32 × 2,982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,466.08x = 22,494,783.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,494,783.71/5,466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.34

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