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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.67, 8,042.40 and 2,080.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.67, 8,042.40 and 2,080.06 is: 3,118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.67 : 8,042.40 = 2,080.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.67/8,042.40 = 2,080.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.67x = 8,042.40 × 2,080.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.67x = 16,728,674.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,728,674.54/5,364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.30

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