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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,061.65, 7,591.85 and 2,139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,061.65, 7,591.85 and 2,139.57 is: 3,209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,061.65 : 7,591.85 = 2,139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,061.65/7,591.85 = 2,139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,061.65x = 7,591.85 × 2,139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,061.65x = 16,243,283.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,243,283.81/5,061.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.09

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