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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,066.79, 7,594.71 and 2,147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,066.79, 7,594.71 and 2,147.14 is: 3,218.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,066.79 : 7,594.71 = 2,147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,066.79/7,594.71 = 2,147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,066.79x = 7,594.71 × 2,147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,066.79x = 16,306,905.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,306,905.63/5,066.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.39

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