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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.43, 7,592.56 and 1,772.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.43, 7,592.56 and 1,772.55 is: 2,660.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.43 : 7,592.56 = 1,772.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.43/7,592.56 = 1,772.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.43x = 7,592.56 × 1,772.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.43x = 13,458,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,458,187.80/5,059.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.02

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