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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.52, 8,032.49 and 2,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.52, 8,032.49 and 2,068.20 is: 3,102.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.52 : 8,032.49 = 2,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.52/8,032.49 = 2,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.52x = 8,032.49 × 2,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.52x = 16,612,823.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,612,823.35/5,355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.00

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