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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,061.48, 7,592.76 and 2,140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,061.48, 7,592.76 and 2,140.08 is: 3,210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,061.48 : 7,592.76 = 2,140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,061.48/7,592.76 = 2,140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,061.48x = 7,592.76 × 2,140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,061.48x = 16,249,113.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,249,113.82/5,061.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.35

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