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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,057.23, 7,585.86 and 2,763.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,057.23, 7,585.86 and 2,763.31 is: 4,144.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,057.23 : 7,585.86 = 2,763.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,057.23/7,585.86 = 2,763.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,057.23x = 7,585.86 × 2,763.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,057.23x = 20,962,082.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,962,082.80/5,057.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.97

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