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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.41, 7,598 and 2,468.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.41, 7,598 and 2,468.53 is: 3,704.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.41 : 7,598 = 2,468.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.41/7,598 = 2,468.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.41x = 7,598 × 2,468.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.41x = 18,755,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,755,890.94/5,063.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.20

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