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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,061.54, 7,592.81 and 2,099.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,061.54, 7,592.81 and 2,099.37 is: 3,149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,061.54 : 7,592.81 = 2,099.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,061.54/7,592.81 = 2,099.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,061.54x = 7,592.81 × 2,099.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,061.54x = 15,940,107.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,940,107.03/5,061.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.26

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