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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,542.56, 8,312.22 and 2,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,542.56, 8,312.22 and 2,619 is: 3,927.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,542.56 : 8,312.22 = 2,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,542.56/8,312.22 = 2,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,542.56x = 8,312.22 × 2,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,542.56x = 21,769,704.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,769,704.18/5,542.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.73

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