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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.27, 7,598.52 and 2,990.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.27, 7,598.52 and 2,990.25 is: 4,482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.27 : 7,598.52 = 2,990.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.27/7,598.52 = 2,990.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.27x = 7,598.52 × 2,990.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.27x = 22,721,474.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,721,474.43/5,069.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.20

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