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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,865.60, 8,800.32 and 2,579.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,865.60, 8,800.32 and 2,579.52 is: 3,870.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,865.60 : 8,800.32 = 2,579.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,865.60/8,800.32 = 2,579.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,865.60x = 8,800.32 × 2,579.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,865.60x = 22,700,601.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,700,601.45/5,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.12

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