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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.90, 8,051.40 and 2,036.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.90, 8,051.40 and 2,036.07 is: 3,055.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.90 : 8,051.40 = 2,036.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.90/8,051.40 = 2,036.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.90x = 8,051.40 × 2,036.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.90x = 16,393,214.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,393,214.00/5,364.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.64

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