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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,629.43, 8,445.89 and 2,119.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,629.43, 8,445.89 and 2,119.75 is: 3,180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,629.43 : 8,445.89 = 2,119.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,629.43/8,445.89 = 2,119.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,629.43x = 8,445.89 × 2,119.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,629.43x = 17,903,159.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,903,159.51/5,629.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.28

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