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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,639.34, 8,460.97 and 2,519.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,639.34, 8,460.97 and 2,519.04 is: 3,779.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,639.34 : 8,460.97 = 2,519.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,639.34/8,460.97 = 2,519.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,639.34x = 8,460.97 × 2,519.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,639.34x = 21,313,556.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,313,556.75/5,639.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.44

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