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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.72, 7,590.46 and 1,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.72, 7,590.46 and 1,363.24 is: 2,044.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.72 : 7,590.46 = 1,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.72/7,590.46 = 1,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.72x = 7,590.46 × 1,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.72x = 10,347,618.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,347,618.69/5,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.69

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