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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.35, 7,591.43 and 2,288.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.35, 7,591.43 and 2,288.33 is: 3,432.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.35 : 7,591.43 = 2,288.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.35/7,591.43 = 2,288.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.35x = 7,591.43 × 2,288.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.35x = 17,371,697.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,371,697.01/5,060.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.90

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