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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069, 7,604.58 and 1,991

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069, 7,604.58 and 1,991 is: 2,986.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069 : 7,604.58 = 1,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069/7,604.58 = 1,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069x = 7,604.58 × 1,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069x = 15,140,718.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,140,718.78/5,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,986.92

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