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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,058.52, 7,580.44 and 2,716.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,058.52, 7,580.44 and 2,716.68 is: 4,071.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,058.52 : 7,580.44 = 2,716.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,058.52/7,580.44 = 2,716.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,058.52x = 7,580.44 × 2,716.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,058.52x = 20,593,629.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,593,629.74/5,058.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.08

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