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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,053.52, 7,580.47 and 2,585.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,053.52, 7,580.47 and 2,585.45 is: 3,878.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,053.52 : 7,580.47 = 2,585.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,053.52/7,580.47 = 2,585.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,053.52x = 7,580.47 × 2,585.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,053.52x = 19,598,943.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598,943.50/5,053.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,878.27

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