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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,419.44, 8,126.40 and 2,646.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,419.44, 8,126.40 and 2,646.24 is: 3,968.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,419.44 : 8,126.40 = 2,646.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,419.44/8,126.40 = 2,646.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,419.44x = 8,126.40 × 2,646.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,419.44x = 21,504,404.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,504,404.74/5,419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.01

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