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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.43, 7,594.06 and 1,773.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.43, 7,594.06 and 1,773.55 is: 2,661.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.43 : 7,594.06 = 1,773.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.43/7,594.06 = 1,773.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.43x = 7,594.06 × 1,773.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.43x = 13,468,445.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,468,445.11/5,060.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.52

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