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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.83, 8,039.01 and 2,028.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.83, 8,039.01 and 2,028.50 is: 3,041.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.83 : 8,039.01 = 2,028.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.83/8,039.01 = 2,028.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.83x = 8,039.01 × 2,028.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.83x = 16,307,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,307,129.34/5,360.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.91

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