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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.94, 7,604.89 and 2,993.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.94, 7,604.89 and 2,993.00 is: 4,130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.94 : 7,604.89 = 2,993.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.94/7,604.89 = 2,993.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.94x = 7,604.89 × 2,993.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.94x = 22,761,382.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,761,382.78/5,510.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.22

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