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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.93, 7,591.34 and 1,362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.93, 7,591.34 and 1,362.85 is: 2,044.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.93 : 7,591.34 = 1,362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.93/7,591.34 = 1,362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.93x = 7,591.34 × 1,362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.93x = 10,345,842.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,345,842.15/5,060.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.26

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