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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,612.52, 8,419.08 and 2,149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,612.52, 8,419.08 and 2,149.50 is: 3,224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,612.52 : 8,419.08 = 2,149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,612.52/8,419.08 = 2,149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,612.52x = 8,419.08 × 2,149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,612.52x = 18,096,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,096,812.46/5,612.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.36

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