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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.51, 7,592.85 and 1,363.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.51, 7,592.85 and 1,363.89 is: 2,045.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.51 : 7,592.85 = 1,363.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.51/7,592.85 = 1,363.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.51x = 7,592.85 × 1,363.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.51x = 10,355,812.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,355,812.19/5,062.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.59

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