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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.80, 7,705.65 and 2,215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.80, 7,705.65 and 2,215.70 is: 3,321.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.80 : 7,705.65 = 2,215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.80/7,705.65 = 2,215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.80x = 7,705.65 × 2,215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.80x = 17,073,408.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,073,408.71/5,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.80

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