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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,064.78, 7,599.36 and 2,722.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,064.78, 7,599.36 and 2,722.05 is: 4,084.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,064.78 : 7,599.36 = 2,722.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,064.78/7,599.36 = 2,722.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,064.78x = 7,599.36 × 2,722.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,064.78x = 20,685,837.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,685,837.89/5,064.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.25

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