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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062, 7,591.56 and 2,140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062, 7,591.56 and 2,140.24 is: 3,209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062 : 7,591.56 = 2,140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062/7,591.56 = 2,140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062x = 7,591.56 × 2,140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062x = 16,247,760.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,247,760.37/5,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.75

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