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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.38, 8,057.84 and 2,084.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.38, 8,057.84 and 2,084.60 is: 3,126.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.38 : 8,057.84 = 2,084.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.38/8,057.84 = 2,084.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.38x = 8,057.84 × 2,084.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.38x = 16,797,322.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,797,322.55/5,373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.03

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