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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,493.29, 7,580.72 and 2,975.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,493.29, 7,580.72 and 2,975.37 is: 4,106.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,493.29 : 7,580.72 = 2,975.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,493.29/7,580.72 = 2,975.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,493.29x = 7,580.72 × 2,975.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,493.29x = 22,555,431.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,555,431.99/5,493.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.00

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