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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.51, 8,048.57 and 2,590.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.51, 8,048.57 and 2,590.45 is: 3,887.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.51 : 8,048.57 = 2,590.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.51/8,048.57 = 2,590.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.51x = 8,048.57 × 2,590.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.51x = 20,849,385.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,849,385.08/5,363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.27

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