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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.83, 7,604.58 and 2,296.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.83, 7,604.58 and 2,296.51 is: 3,444.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.83 : 7,604.58 = 2,296.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.83/7,604.58 = 2,296.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.83x = 7,604.58 × 2,296.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.83x = 17,463,994.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,463,994.02/5,069.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.69

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