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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,179.76, 7,770.64 and 2,059.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,179.76, 7,770.64 and 2,059.18 is: 3,089.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,179.76 : 7,770.64 = 2,059.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,179.76/7,770.64 = 2,059.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,179.76x = 7,770.64 × 2,059.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,179.76x = 16,001,121.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,001,121.90/5,179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.17

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