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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.86, 7,593.22 and 1,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.86, 7,593.22 and 1,773 is: 2,660.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.86 : 7,593.22 = 1,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.86/7,593.22 = 1,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.86x = 7,593.22 × 1,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.86x = 13,462,779.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,462,779.06/5,059.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.70

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