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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,071.92, 7,610.76 and 2,149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,071.92, 7,610.76 and 2,149.92 is: 3,226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,071.92 : 7,610.76 = 2,149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,071.92/7,610.76 = 2,149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,071.92x = 7,610.76 × 2,149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,071.92x = 16,362,525.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,362,525.14/5,071.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.10

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