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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,470.08, 7,548.84 and 2,986.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,470.08, 7,548.84 and 2,986.08 is: 4,120.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,470.08 : 7,548.84 = 2,986.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,470.08/7,548.84 = 2,986.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,470.08x = 7,548.84 × 2,986.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,470.08x = 22,541,440.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,541,440.15/5,470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.86

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