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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.08, 7,751.80 and 2,090.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.08, 7,751.80 and 2,090.32 is: 3,135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.08 : 7,751.80 = 2,090.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.08/7,751.80 = 2,090.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.08x = 7,751.80 × 2,090.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.08x = 16,203,742.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,203,742.58/5,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.35

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