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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,100.68, 7,651.82 and 2,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,100.68, 7,651.82 and 2,179 is: 3,268.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,100.68 : 7,651.82 = 2,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,100.68/7,651.82 = 2,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,100.68x = 7,651.82 × 2,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,100.68x = 16,673,315.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,673,315.78/5,100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.84

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