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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.30, 8,112.42 and 2,119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.30, 8,112.42 and 2,119.07 is: 3,178.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.30 : 8,112.42 = 2,119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.30/8,112.42 = 2,119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.30x = 8,112.42 × 2,119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.30x = 17,190,745.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,190,745.29/5,408.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,178.59

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