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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,470.88, 7,549.80 and 2,986.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,470.88, 7,549.80 and 2,986.88 is: 4,121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,470.88 : 7,549.80 = 2,986.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,470.88/7,549.80 = 2,986.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,470.88x = 7,549.80 × 2,986.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,470.88x = 22,550,346.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550,346.62/5,470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.89

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