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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.88, 7,579.34 and 2,586.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.88, 7,579.34 and 2,586.36 is: 3,879.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.88 : 7,579.34 = 2,586.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.88/7,579.34 = 2,586.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.88x = 7,579.34 × 2,586.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.88x = 19,602,868.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,602,868.50/5,052.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.54

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