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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.80, 8,060.64 and 2,085.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.80, 8,060.64 and 2,085.03 is: 3,128.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.80 : 8,060.64 = 2,085.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.80/8,060.64 = 2,085.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.80x = 8,060.64 × 2,085.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.80x = 16,806,676.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,806,676.22/5,371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.69

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