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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,402.40, 8,104.90 and 2,114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,402.40, 8,104.90 and 2,114.62 is: 3,172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,402.40 : 8,104.90 = 2,114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,402.40/8,104.90 = 2,114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,402.40x = 8,104.90 × 2,114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,402.40x = 17,138,783.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,138,783.64/5,402.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.44

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