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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.29, 7,592.46 and 1,775.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.29, 7,592.46 and 1,775.74 is: 2,664.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.29 : 7,592.46 = 1,775.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.29/7,592.46 = 1,775.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.29x = 7,592.46 × 1,775.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.29x = 13,482,234.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,482,234.92/5,060.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,664.32

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