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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,120.69, 7,684.01 and 2,158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,120.69, 7,684.01 and 2,158.94 is: 3,239.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,120.69 : 7,684.01 = 2,158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,120.69/7,684.01 = 2,158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,120.69x = 7,684.01 × 2,158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,120.69x = 16,589,333.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,589,333.06/5,120.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.67

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