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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.97, 7,606.94 and 1,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.97, 7,606.94 and 1,373.24 is: 2,059.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.97 : 7,606.94 = 1,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.97/7,606.94 = 1,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.97x = 7,606.94 × 1,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.97x = 10,446,154.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,446,154.29/5,070.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.99

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