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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,497.41, 7,586.43 and 2,979.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,497.41, 7,586.43 and 2,979.55 is: 4,111.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,497.41 : 7,586.43 = 2,979.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,497.41/7,586.43 = 2,979.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,497.41x = 7,586.43 × 2,979.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,497.41x = 22,604,147.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,604,147.51/5,497.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.78

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