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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.53, 7,592.91 and 2,429.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.53, 7,592.91 and 2,429.43 is: 3,645.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.53 : 7,592.91 = 2,429.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.53/7,592.91 = 2,429.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.53x = 7,592.91 × 2,429.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.53x = 18,446,443.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,446,443.34/5,060.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.16

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