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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,061.43, 7,592.28 and 1,774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,061.43, 7,592.28 and 1,774.72 is: 2,662.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,061.43 : 7,592.28 = 1,774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,061.43/7,592.28 = 1,774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,061.43x = 7,592.28 × 1,774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,061.43x = 13,474,171.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,474,171.16/5,061.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.13

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