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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,641.01, 8,459.19 and 2,130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,641.01, 8,459.19 and 2,130.42 is: 3,194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,641.01 : 8,459.19 = 2,130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,641.01/8,459.19 = 2,130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,641.01x = 8,459.19 × 2,130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,641.01x = 18,021,643.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,021,643.42/5,641.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.75

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