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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.78, 8,038.34 and 2,070.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.78, 8,038.34 and 2,070.56 is: 3,104.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.78 : 8,038.34 = 2,070.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.78/8,038.34 = 2,070.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.78x = 8,038.34 × 2,070.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.78x = 16,643,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,643,882.78/5,360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.75

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