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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.58, 7,574.38 and 2,713.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.58, 7,574.38 and 2,713.84 is: 4,068.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.58 : 7,574.38 = 2,713.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.58/7,574.38 = 2,713.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.58x = 7,574.38 × 2,713.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.58x = 20,555,629.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,555,629.70/5,052.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.35

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