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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,419.74, 8,131.04 and 2,299.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,419.74, 8,131.04 and 2,299.86 is: 3,450.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,419.74 : 8,131.04 = 2,299.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,419.74/8,131.04 = 2,299.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,419.74x = 8,131.04 × 2,299.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,419.74x = 18,700,253.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,700,253.65/5,419.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.40

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