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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.72, 7,572.60 and 2,580.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.72, 7,572.60 and 2,580.24 is: 3,873.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.72 : 7,572.60 = 2,580.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.72/7,572.60 = 2,580.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.72x = 7,572.60 × 2,580.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.72x = 19,539,125.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,539,125.42/5,043.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.95

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