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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,629.42, 8,444.36 and 2,119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,629.42, 8,444.36 and 2,119.06 is: 3,178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,629.42 : 8,444.36 = 2,119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,629.42/8,444.36 = 2,119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,629.42x = 8,444.36 × 2,119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,629.42x = 17,894,105.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,894,105.50/5,629.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,178.68

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