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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.73, 7,591.46 and 1,774.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.73, 7,591.46 and 1,774.65 is: 2,662.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.73 : 7,591.46 = 1,774.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.73/7,591.46 = 1,774.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.73x = 7,591.46 × 1,774.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.73x = 13,472,175.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,472,175.62/5,060.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.10

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