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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,054.81, 7,568.22 and 2,584.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,054.81, 7,568.22 and 2,584.31 is: 3,869.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,054.81 : 7,568.22 = 2,584.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,054.81/7,568.22 = 2,584.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,054.81x = 7,568.22 × 2,584.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,054.81x = 19,558,626.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,558,626.63/5,054.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.31

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