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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,492.99, 7,580.34 and 2,975.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,492.99, 7,580.34 and 2,975.10 is: 4,105.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,492.99 : 7,580.34 = 2,975.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,492.99/7,580.34 = 2,975.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,492.99x = 7,580.34 × 2,975.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,492.99x = 22,552,269.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,269.53/5,492.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.65

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