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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,702.58, 8,548.26 and 2,583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,702.58, 8,548.26 and 2,583.38 is: 3,872.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,702.58 : 8,548.26 = 2,583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,702.58/8,548.26 = 2,583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,702.58x = 8,548.26 × 2,583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,702.58x = 22,083,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,083,361.18/5,702.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.52

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