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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.88, 7,595.92 and 2,290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.88, 7,595.92 and 2,290.04 is: 3,435.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.88 : 7,595.92 = 2,290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.88/7,595.92 = 2,290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.88x = 7,595.92 × 2,290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.88x = 17,394,960.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,394,960.64/5,063.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.11

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