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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,073.14, 7,590.57 and 2,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,073.14, 7,590.57 and 2,994.28 is: 4,480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,073.14 : 7,590.57 = 2,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,073.14/7,590.57 = 2,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,073.14x = 7,590.57 × 2,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,073.14x = 22,728,253.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,728,253.99/5,073.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.12

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