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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.50, 7,594.55 and 2,289.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.50, 7,594.55 and 2,289.06 is: 3,433.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.50 : 7,594.55 = 2,289.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.50/7,594.55 = 2,289.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.50x = 7,594.55 × 2,289.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.50x = 17,384,380.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,384,380.62/5,062.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.95

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