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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,057.78, 7,590.21 and 2,096.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,057.78, 7,590.21 and 2,096.27 is: 3,145.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,057.78 : 7,590.21 = 2,096.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,057.78/7,590.21 = 2,096.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,057.78x = 7,590.21 × 2,096.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,057.78x = 15,911,091.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,911,091.57/5,057.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.87

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