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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.46, 7,594.32 and 2,289.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.46, 7,594.32 and 2,289.48 is: 3,433.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.46 : 7,594.32 = 2,289.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.46/7,594.32 = 2,289.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.46x = 7,594.32 × 2,289.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.46x = 17,387,043.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,387,043.75/5,063.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.83

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