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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,479.41, 8,219.94 and 2,016.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,479.41, 8,219.94 and 2,016.39 is: 3,024.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,479.41 : 8,219.94 = 2,016.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,479.41/8,219.94 = 2,016.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,479.41x = 8,219.94 × 2,016.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,479.41x = 16,574,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,574,604.82/5,479.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.89

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