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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.94, 7,598.22 and 2,432.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.94, 7,598.22 and 2,432.59 is: 3,646.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.94 : 7,598.22 = 2,432.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.94/7,598.22 = 2,432.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.94x = 7,598.22 × 2,432.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.94x = 18,483,341.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,483,341.83/5,068.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.39

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