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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.47, 5,419.46 and 2,053.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.47, 5,419.46 and 2,053.19 is: 3,080.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.47 : 5,419.46 = 2,053.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.47/5,419.46 = 2,053.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.47x = 5,419.46 × 2,053.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.47x = 11,127,181.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,127,181.08/3,612.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.21

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