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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,490.92, 7,577.49 and 2,973.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,490.92, 7,577.49 and 2,973.03 is: 4,102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,490.92 : 7,577.49 = 2,973.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,490.92/7,577.49 = 2,973.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,490.92x = 7,577.49 × 2,973.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,490.92x = 22,528,105.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,528,105.09/5,490.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.80

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