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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,612.25, 8,419.59 and 2,149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,612.25, 8,419.59 and 2,149.50 is: 3,224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,612.25 : 8,419.59 = 2,149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,612.25/8,419.59 = 2,149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,612.25x = 8,419.59 × 2,149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,612.25x = 18,097,908.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,097,908.71/5,612.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.72

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