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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.38, 7,594.49 and 2,290.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.38, 7,594.49 and 2,290.36 is: 3,435.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.38 : 7,594.49 = 2,290.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.38/7,594.49 = 2,290.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.38x = 7,594.49 × 2,290.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.38x = 17,394,116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,394,116.12/5,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.96

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