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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,178.71, 7,761.58 and 2,582.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,178.71, 7,761.58 and 2,582.39 is: 3,870.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,178.71 : 7,761.58 = 2,582.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,178.71/7,761.58 = 2,582.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,178.71x = 7,761.58 × 2,582.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,178.71x = 20,043,426.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,043,426.58/5,178.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.35

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