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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055.96, 7,581.30 and 1,592.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,055.96, 7,581.30 and 1,592.28 is: 2,387.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055.96 : 7,581.30 = 1,592.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055.96/7,581.30 = 1,592.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055.96x = 7,581.30 × 1,592.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055.96x = 12,071,552.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,071,552.36/5,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.59

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