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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.52, 7,586.22 and 2,139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.52, 7,586.22 and 2,139 is: 3,206.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.52 : 7,586.22 = 2,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.52/7,586.22 = 2,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.52x = 7,586.22 × 2,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.52x = 16,226,924.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,226,924.58/5,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.57

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