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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.46, 7,590.41 and 1,774.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.46, 7,590.41 and 1,774.41 is: 2,659.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.46 : 7,590.41 = 1,774.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.46/7,590.41 = 1,774.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.46x = 7,590.41 × 1,774.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.46x = 13,468,468.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,468,468.73/5,063.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.93

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