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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,104.31, 7,652.99 and 2,599.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,104.31, 7,652.99 and 2,599.34 is: 3,897.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,104.31 : 7,652.99 = 2,599.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,104.31/7,652.99 = 2,599.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,104.31x = 7,652.99 × 2,599.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,104.31x = 19,892,723.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,892,723.03/5,104.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.24

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