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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,493.87, 7,581.55 and 2,975.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,493.87, 7,581.55 and 2,975.98 is: 4,106.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,493.87 : 7,581.55 = 2,975.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,493.87/7,581.55 = 2,975.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,493.87x = 7,581.55 × 2,975.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,493.87x = 22,562,541.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,562,541.17/5,493.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.86

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