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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.42, 7,588.51 and 2,137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.42, 7,588.51 and 2,137.34 is: 3,205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.42 : 7,588.51 = 2,137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.42/7,588.51 = 2,137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.42x = 7,588.51 × 2,137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.42x = 16,219,225.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,219,225.96/5,059.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.75

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