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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.31, 7,589.97 and 2,598.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.31, 7,589.97 and 2,598.81 is: 3,891.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.31 : 7,589.97 = 2,598.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.31/7,589.97 = 2,598.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.31x = 7,589.97 × 2,598.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.31x = 19,724,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,724,889.94/5,069.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.04

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