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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.92, 8,057.20 and 2,906.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.92, 8,057.20 and 2,906.49 is: 4,360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.92 : 8,057.20 = 2,906.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.92/8,057.20 = 2,906.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.92x = 8,057.20 × 2,906.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.92x = 23,418,171.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,418,171.23/5,369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.99

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