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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.75, 8,105.57 and 2,122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.75, 8,105.57 and 2,122.20 is: 3,181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.75 : 8,105.57 = 2,122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.75/8,105.57 = 2,122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.75x = 8,105.57 × 2,122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.75x = 17,201,638.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,201,638.00/5,406.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.51

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