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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,420.88, 8,130.30 and 2,644.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,420.88, 8,130.30 and 2,644.74 is: 3,966.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,420.88 : 8,130.30 = 2,644.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,420.88/8,130.30 = 2,644.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,420.88x = 8,130.30 × 2,644.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,420.88x = 21,502,529.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,502,529.62/5,420.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.61

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