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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.70, 8,053.82 and 2,038.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.70, 8,053.82 and 2,038.21 is: 3,057.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.70 : 8,053.82 = 2,038.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.70/8,053.82 = 2,038.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.70x = 8,053.82 × 2,038.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.70x = 16,415,361.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,415,361.42/5,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.60

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