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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,058.52, 7,587.78 and 2,286.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,058.52, 7,587.78 and 2,286.51 is: 3,429.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,058.52 : 7,587.78 = 2,286.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,058.52/7,587.78 = 2,286.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,058.52x = 7,587.78 × 2,286.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,058.52x = 17,349,534.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,349,534.85/5,058.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.77

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