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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,579.44, 8,370.24 and 2,119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,579.44, 8,370.24 and 2,119.12 is: 3,179.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,579.44 : 8,370.24 = 2,119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,579.44/8,370.24 = 2,119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,579.44x = 8,370.24 × 2,119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,579.44x = 17,737,542.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,737,542.99/5,579.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.09

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