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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.83, 7,779.96 and 2,069.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.83, 7,779.96 and 2,069.09 is: 3,101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.83 : 7,779.96 = 2,069.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.83/7,779.96 = 2,069.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.83x = 7,779.96 × 2,069.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.83x = 16,097,408.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,097,408.74/5,189.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.72

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