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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.44, 7,564.68 and 2,581.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.44, 7,564.68 and 2,581.94 is: 3,865.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.44 : 7,564.68 = 2,581.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.44/7,564.68 = 2,581.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.44x = 7,564.68 × 2,581.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.44x = 19,531,512.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,531,512.06/5,052.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.76

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