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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.34, 8,110.08 and 2,119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.34, 8,110.08 and 2,119.28 is: 3,178.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.34 : 8,110.08 = 2,119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.34/8,110.08 = 2,119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.34x = 8,110.08 × 2,119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.34x = 17,187,530.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,187,530.34/5,407.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,178.56

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