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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.54, 7,590.98 and 1,775.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.54, 7,590.98 and 1,775.92 is: 2,663.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.54 : 7,590.98 = 1,775.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.54/7,590.98 = 1,775.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.54x = 7,590.98 × 1,775.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.54x = 13,480,973.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,480,973.20/5,060.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.94

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