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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.38, 8,057.22 and 2,082.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.38, 8,057.22 and 2,082.30 is: 3,124.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.38 : 8,057.22 = 2,082.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.38/8,057.22 = 2,082.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.38x = 8,057.22 × 2,082.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.38x = 16,777,549.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,777,549.21/5,369.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.67

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