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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.16, 7,709.70 and 2,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.16, 7,709.70 and 2,061.40 is: 3,092.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.16 : 7,709.70 = 2,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.16/7,709.70 = 2,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.16x = 7,709.70 × 2,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.16x = 15,892,775.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,892,775.58/5,139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.49

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