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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.61, 7,593.18 and 2,290.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.61, 7,593.18 and 2,290.17 is: 3,434.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.61 : 7,593.18 = 2,290.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.61/7,593.18 = 2,290.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.61x = 7,593.18 × 2,290.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.61x = 17,389,673.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,389,673.04/5,063.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.24

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