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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.16, 7,591.86 and 2,288.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.16, 7,591.86 and 2,288.88 is: 3,434.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.16 : 7,591.86 = 2,288.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.16/7,591.86 = 2,288.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.16x = 7,591.86 × 2,288.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.16x = 17,376,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,376,856.52/5,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.05

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