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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.96, 7,570.62 and 2,580.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.96, 7,570.62 and 2,580.48 is: 3,873.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.96 : 7,570.62 = 2,580.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.96/7,570.62 = 2,580.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.96x = 7,570.62 × 2,580.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.96x = 19,535,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,535,833.50/5,043.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.11

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