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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.97, 7,594.17 and 2,985.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.97, 7,594.17 and 2,985.10 is: 4,119.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.97 : 7,594.17 = 2,985.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.97/7,594.17 = 2,985.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.97x = 7,594.17 × 2,985.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.97x = 22,669,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,669,356.87/5,502.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.48

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