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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.80, 7,598.64 and 2,141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.80, 7,598.64 and 2,141.92 is: 3,214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.80 : 7,598.64 = 2,141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.80/7,598.64 = 2,141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.80x = 7,598.64 × 2,141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.80x = 16,275,678.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,275,678.99/5,063.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.12

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