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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.02, 7,589.91 and 2,869.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.02, 7,589.91 and 2,869.29 is: 4,304.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.02 : 7,589.91 = 2,869.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.02/7,589.91 = 2,869.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.02x = 7,589.91 × 2,869.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.02x = 21,777,652.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,777,652.86/5,059.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.72

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