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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,057.46, 7,585.92 and 2,093.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,057.46, 7,585.92 and 2,093.76 is: 3,140.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,057.46 : 7,585.92 = 2,093.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,057.46/7,585.92 = 2,093.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,057.46x = 7,585.92 × 2,093.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,057.46x = 15,883,095.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,883,095.86/5,057.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.53

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