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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,481.24, 7,564.16 and 2,997.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,481.24, 7,564.16 and 2,997.24 is: 4,136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,481.24 : 7,564.16 = 2,997.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,481.24/7,564.16 = 2,997.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,481.24x = 7,564.16 × 2,997.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,481.24x = 22,671,602.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,671,602.92/5,481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.22

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