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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.41, 8,050.59 and 2,594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.41, 8,050.59 and 2,594.16 is: 3,890.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.41 : 8,050.59 = 2,594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.41/8,050.59 = 2,594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.41x = 8,050.59 × 2,594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.41x = 20,884,518.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,884,518.55/5,368.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.26

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