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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.08, 8,052.12 and 2,080.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.08, 8,052.12 and 2,080.40 is: 3,119.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.08 : 8,052.12 = 2,080.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.08/8,052.12 = 2,080.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.08x = 8,052.12 × 2,080.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.08x = 16,751,630.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,751,630.45/5,370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.44

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