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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.68, 7,590.66 and 1,598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.68, 7,590.66 and 1,598.56 is: 2,396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.68 : 7,590.66 = 1,598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.68/7,590.66 = 1,598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.68x = 7,590.66 × 1,598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.68x = 12,134,125.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,134,125.45/5,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.31

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