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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.37, 7,599.12 and 2,290.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.37, 7,599.12 and 2,290.29 is: 3,437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.37 : 7,599.12 = 2,290.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.37/7,599.12 = 2,290.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.37x = 7,599.12 × 2,290.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.37x = 17,404,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,404,168.64/5,063.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.27

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