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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.65, 8,049.87 and 2,033.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.65, 8,049.87 and 2,033.92 is: 3,051.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.65 : 8,049.87 = 2,033.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.65/8,049.87 = 2,033.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.65x = 8,049.87 × 2,033.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.65x = 16,372,791.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,372,791.59/5,365.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.41

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