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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,485.48, 7,569.95 and 2,967.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,485.48, 7,569.95 and 2,967.59 is: 4,095.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,485.48 : 7,569.95 = 2,967.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,485.48/7,569.95 = 2,967.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,485.48x = 7,569.95 × 2,967.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,485.48x = 22,464,469.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,464,469.43/5,485.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.26

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