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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,619.57, 8,434.21 and 2,159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,619.57, 8,434.21 and 2,159.25 is: 3,240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,619.57 : 8,434.21 = 2,159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,619.57/8,434.21 = 2,159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,619.57x = 8,434.21 × 2,159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,619.57x = 18,211,567.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,211,567.94/5,619.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.74

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