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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.08, 7,593.44 and 2,288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.08, 7,593.44 and 2,288.08 is: 3,432.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.08 : 7,593.44 = 2,288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.08/7,593.44 = 2,288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.08x = 7,593.44 × 2,288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.08x = 17,374,398.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,374,398.20/5,062.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.26

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