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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.31, 8,052.44 and 2,081.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.31, 8,052.44 and 2,081.70 is: 3,121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.31 : 8,052.44 = 2,081.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.31/8,052.44 = 2,081.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.31x = 8,052.44 × 2,081.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.31x = 16,762,753.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,762,753.94/5,369.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.96

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