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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.60, 7,591.35 and 1,362.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.60, 7,591.35 and 1,362.75 is: 2,044.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.60 : 7,591.35 = 1,362.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.60/7,591.35 = 1,362.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.60x = 7,591.35 × 1,362.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.60x = 10,345,112.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,345,112.21/5,060.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.25

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