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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.66, 7,709.74 and 2,019.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.66, 7,709.74 and 2,019.38 is: 3,029.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.66 : 7,709.74 = 2,019.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.66/7,709.74 = 2,019.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.66x = 7,709.74 × 2,019.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.66x = 15,568,894.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,568,894.76/5,139.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.17

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