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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,479.31, 7,561.45 and 2,995.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,479.31, 7,561.45 and 2,995.31 is: 4,133.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,479.31 : 7,561.45 = 2,995.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,479.31/7,561.45 = 2,995.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,479.31x = 7,561.45 × 2,995.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,479.31x = 22,648,909.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,648,909.45/5,479.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.53

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