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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.37, 7,590.51 and 2,138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.37, 7,590.51 and 2,138.25 is: 3,207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.37 : 7,590.51 = 2,138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.37/7,590.51 = 2,138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.37x = 7,590.51 × 2,138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.37x = 16,230,408.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,230,408.01/5,060.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.36

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