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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,640.40, 8,459.61 and 2,130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,640.40, 8,459.61 and 2,130.72 is: 3,195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,640.40 : 8,459.61 = 2,130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,640.40/8,459.61 = 2,130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,640.40x = 8,459.61 × 2,130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,640.40x = 18,025,017.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,025,017.92/5,640.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.70

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