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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.88, 7,592.46 and 2,555.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.88, 7,592.46 and 2,555.82 is: 3,834.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.88 : 7,592.46 = 2,555.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.88/7,592.46 = 2,555.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.88x = 7,592.46 × 2,555.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.88x = 19,404,961.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,404,961.12/5,060.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.31

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