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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.69, 7,590.44 and 2,462.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.69, 7,590.44 and 2,462.63 is: 3,694.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.69 : 7,590.44 = 2,462.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.69/7,590.44 = 2,462.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.69x = 7,590.44 × 2,462.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.69x = 18,692,413.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,692,413.46/5,059.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.38

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