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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,051.89, 7,578.87 and 2,130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,051.89, 7,578.87 and 2,130.20 is: 3,195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,051.89 : 7,578.87 = 2,130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,051.89/7,578.87 = 2,130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,051.89x = 7,578.87 × 2,130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,051.89x = 16,144,508.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,144,508.87/5,051.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.74

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