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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.38, 7,574.76 and 2,584.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.38, 7,574.76 and 2,584.08 is: 3,878.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.38 : 7,574.76 = 2,584.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.38/7,574.76 = 2,584.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.38x = 7,574.76 × 2,584.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.38x = 19,573,785.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,573,785.82/5,047.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,878.01

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