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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.67, 8,034.95 and 2,070.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.67, 8,034.95 and 2,070.02 is: 3,104.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.67 : 8,034.95 = 2,070.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.67/8,034.95 = 2,070.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.67x = 8,034.95 × 2,070.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.67x = 16,632,507.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,632,507.20/5,357.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.43

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