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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.54, 8,059.92 and 2,598.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.54, 8,059.92 and 2,598.84 is: 3,900.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.54 : 8,059.92 = 2,598.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.54/8,059.92 = 2,598.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.54x = 8,059.92 × 2,598.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.54x = 20,946,442.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,946,442.49/5,370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.25

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