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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.95, 7,591.47 and 1,550.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.95, 7,591.47 and 1,550.95 is: 2,326.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.95 : 7,591.47 = 1,550.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.95/7,591.47 = 1,550.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.95x = 7,591.47 × 1,550.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.95x = 11,773,990.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,773,990.40/5,060.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.44

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