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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.23, 7,590.45 and 2,722.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.23, 7,590.45 and 2,722.15 is: 4,083.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.23 : 7,590.45 = 2,722.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.23/7,590.45 = 2,722.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.23x = 7,590.45 × 2,722.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.23x = 20,662,343.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,662,343.47/5,060.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.28

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