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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,419.46, 8,129.20 and 2,134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,419.46, 8,129.20 and 2,134.10 is: 3,201.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,419.46 : 8,129.20 = 2,134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,419.46/8,129.20 = 2,134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,419.46x = 8,129.20 × 2,134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,419.46x = 17,348,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,348,525.72/5,419.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.15

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