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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,064.65, 7,594.74 and 2,291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,064.65, 7,594.74 and 2,291.21 is: 3,435.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,064.65 : 7,594.74 = 2,291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,064.65/7,594.74 = 2,291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,064.65x = 7,594.74 × 2,291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,064.65x = 17,401,106.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,401,106.26/5,064.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.80

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