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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.92, 8,035.34 and 2,070.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.92, 8,035.34 and 2,070.26 is: 3,104.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.92 : 8,035.34 = 2,070.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.92/8,035.34 = 2,070.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.92x = 8,035.34 × 2,070.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.92x = 16,635,242.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,635,242.99/5,357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.79

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