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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,057.61, 7,586.41 and 1,595.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,057.61, 7,586.41 and 1,595.13 is: 2,392.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,057.61 : 7,586.41 = 1,595.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,057.61/7,586.41 = 1,595.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,057.61x = 7,586.41 × 1,595.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,057.61x = 12,101,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,101,272.25/5,057.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.69

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