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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.62, 7,605.60 and 2,148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.62, 7,605.60 and 2,148.04 is: 3,222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.62 : 7,605.60 = 2,148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.62/7,605.60 = 2,148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.62x = 7,605.60 × 2,148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.62x = 16,337,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,337,133.02/5,069.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.56

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