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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.97, 7,587.59 and 1,727.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.97, 7,587.59 and 1,727.31 is: 2,590.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.97 : 7,587.59 = 1,727.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.97/7,587.59 = 1,727.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.97x = 7,587.59 × 1,727.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.97x = 13,106,124.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,106,124.40/5,059.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.16

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