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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.60, 7,607.72 and 2,295.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.60, 7,607.72 and 2,295.14 is: 3,443.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.60 : 7,607.72 = 2,295.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.60/7,607.72 = 2,295.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.60x = 7,607.72 × 2,295.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.60x = 17,460,750.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,460,750.18/5,070.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.53

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