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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.30, 8,059.89 and 2,084.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.30, 8,059.89 and 2,084.52 is: 3,127.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.30 : 8,059.89 = 2,084.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.30/8,059.89 = 2,084.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.30x = 8,059.89 × 2,084.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.30x = 16,801,001.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,801,001.90/5,371.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.92

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