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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,482.39, 7,565.73 and 2,964.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,482.39, 7,565.73 and 2,964.49 is: 4,091.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,482.39 : 7,565.73 = 2,964.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,482.39/7,565.73 = 2,964.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,482.39x = 7,565.73 × 2,964.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,482.39x = 22,428,530.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,428,530.93/5,482.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.01

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