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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,493.33, 7,580.83 and 2,975.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,493.33, 7,580.83 and 2,975.44 is: 4,106.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,493.33 : 7,580.83 = 2,975.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,493.33/7,580.83 = 2,975.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,493.33x = 7,580.83 × 2,975.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,493.33x = 22,556,304.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,556,304.82/5,493.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.13

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