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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,061.92, 7,593.98 and 2,466.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,061.92, 7,593.98 and 2,466.32 is: 3,700.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,061.92 : 7,593.98 = 2,466.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,061.92/7,593.98 = 2,466.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,061.92x = 7,593.98 × 2,466.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,061.92x = 18,729,184.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,729,184.75/5,061.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.02

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