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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,058.06, 7,590.96 and 2,592.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,058.06, 7,590.96 and 2,592.66 is: 3,890.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,058.06 : 7,590.96 = 2,592.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,058.06/7,590.96 = 2,592.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,058.06x = 7,590.96 × 2,592.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,058.06x = 19,680,778.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,680,778.35/5,058.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.97

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