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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.97, 7,572.98 and 2,580.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.97, 7,572.98 and 2,580.49 is: 3,874.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.97 : 7,572.98 = 2,580.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.97/7,572.98 = 2,580.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.97x = 7,572.98 × 2,580.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.97x = 19,541,986.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,541,986.26/5,043.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.33

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