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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.90, 7,593.61 and 2,290.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.90, 7,593.61 and 2,290.46 is: 3,434.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.90 : 7,593.61 = 2,290.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.90/7,593.61 = 2,290.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.90x = 7,593.61 × 2,290.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.90x = 17,392,859.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,392,859.96/5,063.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.68

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