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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,061.63, 7,590.61 and 2,140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,061.63, 7,590.61 and 2,140.17 is: 3,209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,061.63 : 7,590.61 = 2,140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,061.63/7,590.61 = 2,140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,061.63x = 7,590.61 × 2,140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,061.63x = 16,245,195.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,245,195.80/5,061.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.48

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