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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.08, 7,602.30 and 2,145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.08, 7,602.30 and 2,145.88 is: 3,218.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.08 : 7,602.30 = 2,145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.08/7,602.30 = 2,145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.08x = 7,602.30 × 2,145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.08x = 16,313,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,313,623.52/5,069.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.26

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