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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.67, 7,591.81 and 2,139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.67, 7,591.81 and 2,139 is: 3,208.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.67 : 7,591.81 = 2,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.67/7,591.81 = 2,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.67x = 7,591.81 × 2,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.67x = 16,238,881.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,238,881.59/5,060.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.84

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