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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,420.54, 8,129.41 and 2,133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,420.54, 8,129.41 and 2,133.65 is: 3,199.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,420.54 : 8,129.41 = 2,133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,420.54/8,129.41 = 2,133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,420.54x = 8,129.41 × 2,133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,420.54x = 17,345,315.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,345,315.65/5,420.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.92

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