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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,061.85, 7,590.14 and 2,287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,061.85, 7,590.14 and 2,287.19 is: 3,429.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,061.85 : 7,590.14 = 2,287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,061.85/7,590.14 = 2,287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,061.85x = 7,590.14 × 2,287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,061.85x = 17,360,108.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,360,108.42/5,061.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.60

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