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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,064.83, 7,599.43 and 2,722.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,064.83, 7,599.43 and 2,722.09 is: 4,084.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,064.83 : 7,599.43 = 2,722.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,064.83/7,599.43 = 2,722.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,064.83x = 7,599.43 × 2,722.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,064.83x = 20,686,366.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,686,366.95/5,064.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.32

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