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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,418.94, 8,131.81 and 2,131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,418.94, 8,131.81 and 2,131.94 is: 3,199.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,418.94 : 8,131.81 = 2,131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,418.94/8,131.81 = 2,131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,418.94x = 8,131.81 × 2,131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,418.94x = 17,336,531.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,336,531.01/5,418.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.25

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