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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.90, 8,055.05 and 2,037.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.90, 8,055.05 and 2,037.89 is: 3,056.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.90 : 8,055.05 = 2,037.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.90/8,055.05 = 2,037.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.90x = 8,055.05 × 2,037.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.90x = 16,415,315.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,415,315.79/5,369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.92

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