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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.41, 7,591.97 and 1,773.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.41, 7,591.97 and 1,773.77 is: 2,661.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.41 : 7,591.97 = 1,773.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.41/7,591.97 = 1,773.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.41x = 7,591.97 × 1,773.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.41x = 13,466,375.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,466,375.10/5,060.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.12

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