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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.23, 7,588.86 and 2,765.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.23, 7,588.86 and 2,765.31 is: 4,147.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.23 : 7,588.86 = 2,765.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.23/7,588.86 = 2,765.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.23x = 7,588.86 × 2,765.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.23x = 20,985,550.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,985,550.45/5,059.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.97

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