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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,493.03, 7,580.32 and 2,975.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,493.03, 7,580.32 and 2,975.10 is: 4,105.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,493.03 : 7,580.32 = 2,975.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,493.03/7,580.32 = 2,975.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,493.03x = 7,580.32 × 2,975.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,493.03x = 22,552,210.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,210.03/5,493.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.60

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