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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.74, 8,259.08 and 2,582.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.74, 8,259.08 and 2,582.59 is: 3,870.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.74 : 8,259.08 = 2,582.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.74/8,259.08 = 2,582.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.74x = 8,259.08 × 2,582.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.74x = 21,329,817.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,329,817.42/5,510.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.59

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