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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.66, 7,590.52 and 2,137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.66, 7,590.52 and 2,137.96 is: 3,207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.66 : 7,590.52 = 2,137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.66/7,590.52 = 2,137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.66x = 7,590.52 × 2,137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.66x = 16,228,228.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,228,228.14/5,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.38

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