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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.26, 7,593.12 and 2,424.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.26, 7,593.12 and 2,424.93 is: 3,638.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.26 : 7,593.12 = 2,424.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.26/7,593.12 = 2,424.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.26x = 7,593.12 × 2,424.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.26x = 18,412,784.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,412,784.48/5,060.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.70

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