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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.37, 8,052.72 and 2,079.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.37, 8,052.72 and 2,079.30 is: 3,120.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.37 : 8,052.72 = 2,079.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.37/8,052.72 = 2,079.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.37x = 8,052.72 × 2,079.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.37x = 16,744,020.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,744,020.70/5,366.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.18

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