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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,066.39, 7,599.68 and 2,292.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,066.39, 7,599.68 and 2,292.55 is: 3,438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,066.39 : 7,599.68 = 2,292.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,066.39/7,599.68 = 2,292.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,066.39x = 7,599.68 × 2,292.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,066.39x = 17,422,646.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,422,646.38/5,066.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.87

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