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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,469.84, 7,548.41 and 2,985.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,469.84, 7,548.41 and 2,985.84 is: 4,120.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,469.84 : 7,548.41 = 2,985.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,469.84/7,548.41 = 2,985.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,469.84x = 7,548.41 × 2,985.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,469.84x = 22,538,329.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,538,329.59/5,469.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.47

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