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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,061.63, 7,593.36 and 2,289.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,061.63, 7,593.36 and 2,289.61 is: 3,434.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,061.63 : 7,593.36 = 2,289.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,061.63/7,593.36 = 2,289.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,061.63x = 7,593.36 × 2,289.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,061.63x = 17,385,832.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,385,832.99/5,061.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.83

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