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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.12, 7,711.52 and 2,542.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.12, 7,711.52 and 2,542.26 is: 3,814.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.12 : 7,711.52 = 2,542.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.12/7,711.52 = 2,542.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.12x = 7,711.52 × 2,542.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.12x = 19,604,676.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,604,676.12/5,139.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.79

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