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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.84, 7,575.54 and 1,586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.84, 7,575.54 and 1,586.28 is: 2,379.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.84 : 7,575.54 = 1,586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.84/7,575.54 = 1,586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.84x = 7,575.54 × 1,586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.84x = 12,016,927.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,016,927.59/5,049.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.67

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