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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.36, 7,591.50 and 2,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.36, 7,591.50 and 2,462.60 is: 3,694.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.36 : 7,591.50 = 2,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.36/7,591.50 = 2,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.36x = 7,591.50 × 2,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.36x = 18,694,827.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,694,827.90/5,060.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.37

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