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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.95, 7,610.31 and 2,997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.95, 7,610.31 and 2,997.04 is: 4,135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.95 : 7,610.31 = 2,997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.95/7,610.31 = 2,997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.95x = 7,610.31 × 2,997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.95x = 22,808,411.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,808,411.65/5,514.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.74

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