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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.70, 8,045.42 and 2,597.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.70, 8,045.42 and 2,597.66 is: 3,892.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.70 : 8,045.42 = 2,597.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.70/8,045.42 = 2,597.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.70x = 8,045.42 × 2,597.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.70x = 20,899,265.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,899,265.72/5,369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.07

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