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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.15, 7,592.97 and 2,984.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.15, 7,592.97 and 2,984.28 is: 4,118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.15 : 7,592.97 = 2,984.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.15/7,592.97 = 2,984.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.15x = 7,592.97 × 2,984.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.15x = 22,659,548.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,659,548.51/5,502.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.31

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