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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.73, 7,589.57 and 2,354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.73, 7,589.57 and 2,354.64 is: 3,531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.73 : 7,589.57 = 2,354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.73/7,589.57 = 2,354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.73x = 7,589.57 × 2,354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.73x = 17,870,705.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,870,705.10/5,059.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.95

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