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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.19, 7,511.60 and 2,959.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.19, 7,511.60 and 2,959.19 is: 4,083.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.19 : 7,511.60 = 2,959.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.19/7,511.60 = 2,959.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.19x = 7,511.60 × 2,959.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.19x = 22,228,251.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,228,251.60/5,443.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.68

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