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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,061.42, 7,592.94 and 2,139.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,061.42, 7,592.94 and 2,139.75 is: 3,209.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,061.42 : 7,592.94 = 2,139.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,061.42/7,592.94 = 2,139.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,061.42x = 7,592.94 × 2,139.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,061.42x = 16,246,982.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,246,982.67/5,061.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.97

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