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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.55, 7,579.69 and 2,585.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.55, 7,579.69 and 2,585.16 is: 3,879.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.55 : 7,579.69 = 2,585.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.55/7,579.69 = 2,585.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.55x = 7,579.69 × 2,585.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.55x = 19,594,704.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,594,704.94/5,050.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.72

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