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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,061.88, 7,593.84 and 2,140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,061.88, 7,593.84 and 2,140.18 is: 3,210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,061.88 : 7,593.84 = 2,140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,061.88/7,593.84 = 2,140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,061.88x = 7,593.84 × 2,140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,061.88x = 16,252,184.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,252,184.49/5,061.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.70

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