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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.80, 8,139.27 and 2,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.80, 8,139.27 and 2,139.20 is: 3,207.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.80 : 8,139.27 = 2,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.80/8,139.27 = 2,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.80x = 8,139.27 × 2,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.80x = 17,411,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,411,526.38/5,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.84

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