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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.03, 8,032.02 and 2,580.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.03, 8,032.02 and 2,580.49 is: 3,865.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.03 : 8,032.02 = 2,580.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.03/8,032.02 = 2,580.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.03x = 8,032.02 × 2,580.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.03x = 20,726,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,726,547.29/5,362.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.43

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