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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,064.72, 7,590.60 and 2,140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,064.72, 7,590.60 and 2,140.08 is: 3,207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,064.72 : 7,590.60 = 2,140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,064.72/7,590.60 = 2,140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,064.72x = 7,590.60 × 2,140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,064.72x = 16,244,491.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,244,491.25/5,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.38

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