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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,419.02, 8,125.40 and 2,130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,419.02, 8,125.40 and 2,130.32 is: 3,194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,419.02 : 8,125.40 = 2,130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,419.02/8,125.40 = 2,130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,419.02x = 8,125.40 × 2,130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,419.02x = 17,309,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,309,702.13/5,419.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.25

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