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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.48, 7,591.08 and 1,774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.48, 7,591.08 and 1,774.40 is: 2,661.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.48 : 7,591.08 = 1,774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.48/7,591.08 = 1,774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.48x = 7,591.08 × 1,774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.48x = 13,469,612.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,469,612.35/5,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.73

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