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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,466.96, 7,544.39 and 2,982.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,466.96, 7,544.39 and 2,982.96 is: 4,116.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,466.96 : 7,544.39 = 2,982.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,466.96/7,544.39 = 2,982.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,466.96x = 7,544.39 × 2,982.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,466.96x = 22,504,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,504,598.68/5,466.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.47

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