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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,488.42, 7,573.96 and 2,970.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,488.42, 7,573.96 and 2,970.52 is: 4,099.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,488.42 : 7,573.96 = 2,970.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,488.42/7,573.96 = 2,970.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,488.42x = 7,573.96 × 2,970.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,488.42x = 22,498,599.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,498,599.66/5,488.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.29

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