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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.03, 7,841.94 and 2,594.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.03, 7,841.94 and 2,594.58 is: 3,886.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.03 : 7,841.94 = 2,594.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.03/7,841.94 = 2,594.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.03x = 7,841.94 × 2,594.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.03x = 20,346,540.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,346,540.69/5,235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.61

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