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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.26, 7,594.83 and 2,139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.26, 7,594.83 and 2,139.58 is: 3,209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.26 : 7,594.83 = 2,139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.26/7,594.83 = 2,139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.26x = 7,594.83 × 2,139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.26x = 16,249,746.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,249,746.37/5,063.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.34

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