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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,429.40, 8,140.80 and 2,138.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,429.40, 8,140.80 and 2,138.55 is: 3,206.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,429.40 : 8,140.80 = 2,138.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,429.40/8,140.80 = 2,138.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,429.40x = 8,140.80 × 2,138.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,429.40x = 17,409,507.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,409,507.84/5,429.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.53

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