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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.68, 7,593.39 and 2,140.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.68, 7,593.39 and 2,140.61 is: 3,210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.68 : 7,593.39 = 2,140.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.68/7,593.39 = 2,140.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.68x = 7,593.39 × 2,140.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.68x = 16,254,448.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,254,448.60/5,062.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.64

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