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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.83, 7,591.22 and 1,362.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.83, 7,591.22 and 1,362.74 is: 2,044.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.83 : 7,591.22 = 1,362.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.83/7,591.22 = 1,362.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.83x = 7,591.22 × 1,362.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.83x = 10,344,814.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,344,814.37/5,060.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.10

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