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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.70, 8,045.40 and 2,082.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.70, 8,045.40 and 2,082.06 is: 3,121.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.70 : 8,045.40 = 2,082.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.70/8,045.40 = 2,082.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.70x = 8,045.40 × 2,082.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.70x = 16,751,005.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,751,005.52/5,366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.29

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