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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.10, 7,590.14 and 2,595.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.10, 7,590.14 and 2,595.66 is: 3,894.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.10 : 7,590.14 = 2,595.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.10/7,590.14 = 2,595.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.10x = 7,590.14 × 2,595.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.10x = 19,701,422.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,701,422.79/5,059.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.25

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