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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.52, 7,601.85 and 2,146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.52, 7,601.85 and 2,146.23 is: 3,218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.52 : 7,601.85 = 2,146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.52/7,601.85 = 2,146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.52x = 7,601.85 × 2,146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.52x = 16,315,318.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,315,318.53/5,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.32

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