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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,056.84, 7,586.76 and 2,593.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,056.84, 7,586.76 and 2,593.39 is: 3,890.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,056.84 : 7,586.76 = 2,593.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,056.84/7,586.76 = 2,593.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,056.84x = 7,586.76 × 2,593.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,056.84x = 19,675,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,675,427.52/5,056.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.85

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