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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,121.56, 7,685.32 and 2,159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,121.56, 7,685.32 and 2,159.82 is: 3,240.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,121.56 : 7,685.32 = 2,159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,121.56/7,685.32 = 2,159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,121.56x = 7,685.32 × 2,159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,121.56x = 16,598,907.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,598,907.84/5,121.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.99

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