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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,061.90, 7,590.61 and 2,288.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,061.90, 7,590.61 and 2,288.46 is: 3,431.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,061.90 : 7,590.61 = 2,288.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,061.90/7,590.61 = 2,288.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,061.90x = 7,590.61 × 2,288.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,061.90x = 17,370,807.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,370,807.36/5,061.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.68

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