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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,056.97, 7,584.23 and 2,590.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,056.97, 7,584.23 and 2,590.52 is: 3,885.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,056.97 : 7,584.23 = 2,590.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,056.97/7,584.23 = 2,590.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,056.97x = 7,584.23 × 2,590.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,056.97x = 19,647,061.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,647,061.58/5,056.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.15

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