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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.36, 7,588.64 and 2,285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.36, 7,588.64 and 2,285.28 is: 3,427.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.36 : 7,588.64 = 2,285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.36/7,588.64 = 2,285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.36x = 7,588.64 × 2,285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.36x = 17,342,167.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,342,167.22/5,059.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.74

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