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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.69, 7,604.50 and 1,372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.69, 7,604.50 and 1,372.30 is: 2,058.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.69 : 7,604.50 = 1,372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.69/7,604.50 = 1,372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.69x = 7,604.50 × 1,372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.69x = 10,435,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,435,610.47/5,069.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.43

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