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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.94, 7,599.78 and 2,110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.94, 7,599.78 and 2,110.56 is: 3,163.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.94 : 7,599.78 = 2,110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.94/7,599.78 = 2,110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.94x = 7,599.78 × 2,110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.94x = 16,039,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,039,791.68/5,069.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.70

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