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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.82, 7,591.35 and 1,363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.82, 7,591.35 and 1,363.38 is: 2,045.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.82 : 7,591.35 = 1,363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.82/7,591.35 = 1,363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.82x = 7,591.35 × 1,363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.82x = 10,349,894.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,349,894.76/5,060.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.10

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