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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.98, 7,592.58 and 1,551.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.98, 7,592.58 and 1,551.28 is: 2,327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.98 : 7,592.58 = 1,551.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.98/7,592.58 = 1,551.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.98x = 7,592.58 × 1,551.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.98x = 11,778,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,778,217.50/5,060.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.26

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