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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055.84, 7,585.26 and 2,592.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,055.84, 7,585.26 and 2,592.39 is: 3,889.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055.84 : 7,585.26 = 2,592.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055.84/7,585.26 = 2,592.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055.84x = 7,585.26 × 2,592.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055.84x = 19,663,990.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,663,990.34/5,055.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.36

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