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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.42, 7,591.27 and 1,982.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.42, 7,591.27 and 1,982.02 is: 2,973.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.42 : 7,591.27 = 1,982.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.42/7,591.27 = 1,982.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.42x = 7,591.27 × 1,982.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.42x = 15,046,048.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,046,048.97/5,060.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.28

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