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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,061.40, 7,588.86 and 2,138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,061.40, 7,588.86 and 2,138.92 is: 3,207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,061.40 : 7,588.86 = 2,138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,061.40/7,588.86 = 2,138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,061.40x = 7,588.86 × 2,138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,061.40x = 16,231,964.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,231,964.43/5,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.01

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