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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,056.03, 7,580.60 and 2,588.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,056.03, 7,580.60 and 2,588.84 is: 3,881.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,056.03 : 7,580.60 = 2,588.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,056.03/7,580.60 = 2,588.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,056.03x = 7,580.60 × 2,588.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,056.03x = 19,624,960.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,624,960.50/5,056.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.50

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