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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,219.91, 7,829.46 and 2,099.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,219.91, 7,829.46 and 2,099.79 is: 3,149.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,219.91 : 7,829.46 = 2,099.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,219.91/7,829.46 = 2,099.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,219.91x = 7,829.46 × 2,099.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,219.91x = 16,440,221.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,440,221.81/5,219.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.52

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