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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.80, 8,022.42 and 2,759.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.80, 8,022.42 and 2,759.16 is: 4,129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.80 : 8,022.42 = 2,759.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.80/8,022.42 = 2,759.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.80x = 8,022.42 × 2,759.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.80x = 22,135,140.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,135,140.37/5,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.84

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