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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,719.26, 8,580.27 and 2,021.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,719.26, 8,580.27 and 2,021.19 is: 3,032.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,719.26 : 8,580.27 = 2,021.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,719.26/8,580.27 = 2,021.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,719.26x = 8,580.27 × 2,021.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,719.26x = 17,342,355.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,342,355.92/5,719.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.27

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