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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,419.20, 8,128.44 and 2,134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,419.20, 8,128.44 and 2,134.92 is: 3,202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,419.20 : 8,128.44 = 2,134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,419.20/8,128.44 = 2,134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,419.20x = 8,128.44 × 2,134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,419.20x = 17,353,569.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,353,569.12/5,419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.24

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