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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.96, 7,610.49 and 2,997.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.96, 7,610.49 and 2,997.03 is: 4,135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.96 : 7,610.49 = 2,997.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.96/7,610.49 = 2,997.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.96x = 7,610.49 × 2,997.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.96x = 22,808,866.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,808,866.84/5,514.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.82

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