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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,061.98, 7,593.51 and 2,140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,061.98, 7,593.51 and 2,140.58 is: 3,211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,061.98 : 7,593.51 = 2,140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,061.98/7,593.51 = 2,140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,061.98x = 7,593.51 × 2,140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,061.98x = 16,254,515.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,254,515.64/5,061.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.10

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