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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,061.85, 7,593.23 and 1,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,061.85, 7,593.23 and 1,364 is: 2,046.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,061.85 : 7,593.23 = 1,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,061.85/7,593.23 = 1,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,061.85x = 7,593.23 × 1,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,061.85x = 10,357,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,357,165.72/5,061.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.12

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