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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.66, 8,041.97 and 2,588.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.66, 8,041.97 and 2,588.41 is: 3,881.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.66 : 8,041.97 = 2,588.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.66/8,041.97 = 2,588.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.66x = 8,041.97 × 2,588.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.66x = 20,815,902.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,815,902.63/5,362.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.64

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