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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.72, 7,589.55 and 1,596.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.72, 7,589.55 and 1,596.97 is: 2,395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.72 : 7,589.55 = 1,596.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.72/7,589.55 = 1,596.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.72x = 7,589.55 × 1,596.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.72x = 12,120,283.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,120,283.66/5,059.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,395.45

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