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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.02, 7,591.71 and 2,248.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.02, 7,591.71 and 2,248.47 is: 3,373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.02 : 7,591.71 = 2,248.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.02/7,591.71 = 2,248.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.02x = 7,591.71 × 2,248.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.02x = 17,069,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,069,699.85/5,060.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.45

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