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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.46, 7,594.91 and 1,776.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.46, 7,594.91 and 1,776.88 is: 2,665.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.46 : 7,594.91 = 1,776.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.46/7,594.91 = 1,776.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.46x = 7,594.91 × 1,776.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.46x = 13,495,243.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,495,243.68/5,063.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.22

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