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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.16, 7,594.76 and 2,289.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.16, 7,594.76 and 2,289.36 is: 3,434.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.16 : 7,594.76 = 2,289.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.16/7,594.76 = 2,289.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.16x = 7,594.76 × 2,289.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.16x = 17,387,139.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,387,139.75/5,063.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.05

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