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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,056.60, 7,586.39 and 2,593.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,056.60, 7,586.39 and 2,593.15 is: 3,890.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,056.60 : 7,586.39 = 2,593.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,056.60/7,586.39 = 2,593.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,056.60x = 7,586.39 × 2,593.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,056.60x = 19,672,634.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,672,634.75/5,056.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.49

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