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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.52, 7,581.94 and 2,717.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.52, 7,581.94 and 2,717.68 is: 4,072.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.52 : 7,581.94 = 2,717.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.52/7,581.94 = 2,717.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.52x = 7,581.94 × 2,717.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.52x = 20,605,286.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,605,286.70/5,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.58

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