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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,419.44, 8,123.58 and 2,131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,419.44, 8,123.58 and 2,131.20 is: 3,194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,419.44 : 8,123.58 = 2,131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,419.44/8,123.58 = 2,131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,419.44x = 8,123.58 × 2,131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,419.44x = 17,312,973.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,312,973.70/5,419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.61

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