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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,419.41, 8,123.82 and 2,645.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,419.41, 8,123.82 and 2,645.97 is: 3,966.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,419.41 : 8,123.82 = 2,645.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,419.41/8,123.82 = 2,645.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,419.41x = 8,123.82 × 2,645.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,419.41x = 21,495,384.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,495,384.01/5,419.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.37

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