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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.67, 8,053.65 and 2,205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.67, 8,053.65 and 2,205.94 is: 3,307.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.67 : 8,053.65 = 2,205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.67/8,053.65 = 2,205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.67x = 8,053.65 × 2,205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.67x = 17,765,868.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,765,868.68/5,370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.94

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