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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.79, 7,593.05 and 1,772.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.79, 7,593.05 and 1,772.88 is: 2,660.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.79 : 7,593.05 = 1,772.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.79/7,593.05 = 1,772.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.79x = 7,593.05 × 1,772.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.79x = 13,461,542.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,461,542.44/5,059.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.49

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