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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.40, 7,591.44 and 1,940.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.40, 7,591.44 and 1,940.28 is: 2,910.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.40 : 7,591.44 = 1,940.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.40/7,591.44 = 1,940.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.40x = 7,591.44 × 1,940.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.40x = 14,729,519.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,729,519.20/5,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,910.74

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