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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,515.08, 7,610.94 and 2,997.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,515.08, 7,610.94 and 2,997.33 is: 4,136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,515.08 : 7,610.94 = 2,997.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,515.08/7,610.94 = 2,997.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,515.08x = 7,610.94 × 2,997.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,515.08x = 22,812,498.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,812,498.79/5,515.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.39

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