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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.38, 7,591.74 and 2,140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.38, 7,591.74 and 2,140.92 is: 3,210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.38 : 7,591.74 = 2,140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.38/7,591.74 = 2,140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.38x = 7,591.74 × 2,140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.38x = 16,253,308.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,253,308.00/5,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.61

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