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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.31, 7,588.58 and 2,137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.31, 7,588.58 and 2,137.32 is: 3,205.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.31 : 7,588.58 = 2,137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.31/7,588.58 = 2,137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.31x = 7,588.58 × 2,137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.31x = 16,219,213.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,219,213.12/5,059.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.82

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