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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.58, 7,604.19 and 1,372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.58, 7,604.19 and 1,372.38 is: 2,058.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.58 : 7,604.19 = 1,372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.58/7,604.19 = 1,372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.58x = 7,604.19 × 1,372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.58x = 10,435,838.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,435,838.27/5,069.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.52

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