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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.10, 8,051.85 and 2,083.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.10, 8,051.85 and 2,083.10 is: 3,122.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.10 : 8,051.85 = 2,083.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.10/8,051.85 = 2,083.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.10x = 8,051.85 × 2,083.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.10x = 16,772,808.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,772,808.74/5,371.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.79

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