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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,500.59, 7,590.84 and 2,982.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,500.59, 7,590.84 and 2,982.73 is: 4,116.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,500.59 : 7,590.84 = 2,982.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,500.59/7,590.84 = 2,982.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,500.59x = 7,590.84 × 2,982.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,500.59x = 22,641,426.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,641,426.19/5,500.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.18

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