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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.64, 7,594.96 and 2,140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.64, 7,594.96 and 2,140.92 is: 3,211.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.64 : 7,594.96 = 2,140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.64/7,594.96 = 2,140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.64x = 7,594.96 × 2,140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.64x = 16,260,201.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,260,201.76/5,062.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.80

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