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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.08, 7,591.60 and 2,097.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.08, 7,591.60 and 2,097.98 is: 3,147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.08 : 7,591.60 = 2,097.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.08/7,591.60 = 2,097.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.08x = 7,591.60 × 2,097.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.08x = 15,927,024.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,927,024.97/5,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.58

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