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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.70, 7,591.68 and 1,774.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.70, 7,591.68 and 1,774.08 is: 2,661.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.70 : 7,591.68 = 1,774.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.70/7,591.68 = 1,774.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.70x = 7,591.68 × 1,774.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.70x = 13,468,247.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,468,247.65/5,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.34

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