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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.40, 7,591.40 and 1,362.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.40, 7,591.40 and 1,362.77 is: 2,044.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.40 : 7,591.40 = 1,362.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.40/7,591.40 = 1,362.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.40x = 7,591.40 × 1,362.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.40x = 10,345,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,345,359.85/5,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.38

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