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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.20, 8,112.91 and 2,119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.20, 8,112.91 and 2,119.72 is: 3,180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.20 : 8,112.91 = 2,119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.20/8,112.91 = 2,119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.20x = 8,112.91 × 2,119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.20x = 17,197,097.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,197,097.59/5,407.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.41

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