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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.84, 7,586.33 and 2,288.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.84, 7,586.33 and 2,288.21 is: 3,430.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.84 : 7,586.33 = 2,288.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.84/7,586.33 = 2,288.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.84x = 7,586.33 × 2,288.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.84x = 17,359,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,359,066.80/5,060.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.08

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