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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.64, 7,591.96 and 2,138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.64, 7,591.96 and 2,138.94 is: 3,208.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.64 : 7,591.96 = 2,138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.64/7,591.96 = 2,138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.64x = 7,591.96 × 2,138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.64x = 16,238,746.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,238,746.92/5,060.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.83

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