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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.60, 7,591.26 and 1,773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.60, 7,591.26 and 1,773.32 is: 2,660.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.60 : 7,591.26 = 1,773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.60/7,591.26 = 1,773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.60x = 7,591.26 × 1,773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.60x = 13,461,733.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,461,733.18/5,060.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.11

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