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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.78, 5,588.53 and 2,558.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.78, 5,588.53 and 2,558.13 is: 3,529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.78 : 5,588.53 = 2,558.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.78/5,588.53 = 2,558.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.78x = 5,588.53 × 2,558.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.78x = 14,296,186.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,296,186.25/4,050.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.24

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