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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,051.39, 7,579.87 and 2,129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,051.39, 7,579.87 and 2,129.63 is: 3,195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,051.39 : 7,579.87 = 2,129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,051.39/7,579.87 = 2,129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,051.39x = 7,579.87 × 2,129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,051.39x = 16,142,275.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,142,275.32/5,051.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.61

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