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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.82, 7,601.46 and 2,110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.82, 7,601.46 and 2,110.32 is: 3,164.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.82 : 7,601.46 = 2,110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.82/7,601.46 = 2,110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.82x = 7,601.46 × 2,110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.82x = 16,041,513.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,041,513.07/5,069.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.12

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