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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.98, 7,596.94 and 2,141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.98, 7,596.94 and 2,141.34 is: 3,214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.98 : 7,596.94 = 2,141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.98/7,596.94 = 2,141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.98x = 7,596.94 × 2,141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.98x = 16,267,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,267,601.67/5,060.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.32

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