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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.26, 8,112.12 and 2,119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.26, 8,112.12 and 2,119.44 is: 3,177.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.26 : 8,112.12 = 2,119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.26/8,112.12 = 2,119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.26x = 8,112.12 × 2,119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.26x = 17,193,151.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,193,151.61/5,410.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.88

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