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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,492.96, 7,580.28 and 2,975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,492.96, 7,580.28 and 2,975.08 is: 4,105.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,492.96 : 7,580.28 = 2,975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,492.96/7,580.28 = 2,975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,492.96x = 7,580.28 × 2,975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,492.96x = 22,551,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,939.42/5,492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.61

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