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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.34, 8,050.94 and 2,080.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.34, 8,050.94 and 2,080.70 is: 3,120.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.34 : 8,050.94 = 2,080.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.34/8,050.94 = 2,080.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.34x = 8,050.94 × 2,080.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.34x = 16,751,590.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,751,590.86/5,368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.44

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