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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.16, 7,603.74 and 2,295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.16, 7,603.74 and 2,295.32 is: 3,442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.16 : 7,603.74 = 2,295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.16/7,603.74 = 2,295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.16x = 7,603.74 × 2,295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.16x = 17,453,016.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,453,016.50/5,069.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.98

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