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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.32, 8,042.80 and 2,075.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.32, 8,042.80 and 2,075.74 is: 3,114.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.32 : 8,042.80 = 2,075.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.32/8,042.80 = 2,075.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.32x = 8,042.80 × 2,075.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.32x = 16,694,761.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,694,761.67/5,360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.51

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