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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.40, 8,110.13 and 2,122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.40, 8,110.13 and 2,122.20 is: 3,181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.40 : 8,110.13 = 2,122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.40/8,110.13 = 2,122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.40x = 8,110.13 × 2,122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.40x = 17,211,307.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,211,307.28/5,410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.16

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