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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.99, 7,604.87 and 2,294.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.99, 7,604.87 and 2,294.65 is: 3,441.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.99 : 7,604.87 = 2,294.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.99/7,604.87 = 2,294.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.99x = 7,604.87 × 2,294.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.99x = 17,450,521.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,450,521.58/5,069.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.93

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