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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.03, 8,042.85 and 2,074.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.03, 8,042.85 and 2,074.44 is: 3,110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.03 : 8,042.85 = 2,074.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.03/8,042.85 = 2,074.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.03x = 8,042.85 × 2,074.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.03x = 16,684,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,684,409.75/5,364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.42

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