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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.30, 8,032.05 and 2,068.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.30, 8,032.05 and 2,068.30 is: 3,101.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.30 : 8,032.05 = 2,068.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.30/8,032.05 = 2,068.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.30x = 8,032.05 × 2,068.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.30x = 16,612,689.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,612,689.02/5,356.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.52

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