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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.30, 7,591.24 and 2,138.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.30, 7,591.24 and 2,138.62 is: 3,208.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.30 : 7,591.24 = 2,138.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.30/7,591.24 = 2,138.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.30x = 7,591.24 × 2,138.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.30x = 16,234,777.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,234,777.69/5,060.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.26

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