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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,484.86, 7,569.08 and 2,966.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,484.86, 7,569.08 and 2,966.98 is: 4,094.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,484.86 : 7,569.08 = 2,966.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,484.86/7,569.08 = 2,966.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,484.86x = 7,569.08 × 2,966.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,484.86x = 22,457,308.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,457,308.98/5,484.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.42

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