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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.18, 7,592.94 and 2,984.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.18, 7,592.94 and 2,984.25 is: 4,118.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.18 : 7,592.94 = 2,984.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.18/7,592.94 = 2,984.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.18x = 7,592.94 × 2,984.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.18x = 22,659,231.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,659,231.20/5,502.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.23

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