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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.17, 7,592.96 and 2,984.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.17, 7,592.96 and 2,984.28 is: 4,118.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.17 : 7,592.96 = 2,984.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.17/7,592.96 = 2,984.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.17x = 7,592.96 × 2,984.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.17x = 22,659,503.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,659,503.75/5,502.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.29

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