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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.26, 8,059.92 and 2,084.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.26, 8,059.92 and 2,084.58 is: 3,128.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.26 : 8,059.92 = 2,084.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.26/8,059.92 = 2,084.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.26x = 8,059.92 × 2,084.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.26x = 16,801,548.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,801,548.03/5,371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.05

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