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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.84, 7,580.43 and 1,590

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.84, 7,580.43 and 1,590 is: 2,385.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.84 : 7,580.43 = 1,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.84/7,580.43 = 1,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.84x = 7,580.43 × 1,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.84x = 12,052,883.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,052,883.70/5,052.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.37

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