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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,352.62, 8,028.65 and 2,719.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,352.62, 8,028.65 and 2,719.31 is: 4,078.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,352.62 : 8,028.65 = 2,719.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,352.62/8,028.65 = 2,719.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,352.62x = 8,028.65 × 2,719.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,352.62x = 21,832,354.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,832,354.89/5,352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.82

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