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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.64, 7,783.92 and 2,070.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.64, 7,783.92 and 2,070.96 is: 3,106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.64 : 7,783.92 = 2,070.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.64/7,783.92 = 2,070.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.64x = 7,783.92 × 2,070.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.64x = 16,120,186.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,120,186.96/5,189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.22

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