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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.58, 7,658.56 and 1,595.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.58, 7,658.56 and 1,595.91 is: 2,393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.58 : 7,658.56 = 1,595.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.58/7,658.56 = 1,595.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.58x = 7,658.56 × 1,595.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.58x = 12,222,330.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,222,330.21/5,105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.92

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