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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.27, 7,579.43 and 2,130.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.27, 7,579.43 and 2,130.57 is: 3,196.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.27 : 7,579.43 = 2,130.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.27/7,579.43 = 2,130.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.27x = 7,579.43 × 2,130.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.27x = 16,148,503.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,148,503.51/5,052.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.28

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