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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.59, 7,602.89 and 2,294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.59, 7,602.89 and 2,294.74 is: 3,442.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.59 : 7,602.89 = 2,294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.59/7,602.89 = 2,294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.59x = 7,602.89 × 2,294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.59x = 17,446,653.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,446,653.83/5,068.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.11

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