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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,374.64, 8,058.51 and 2,084.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,374.64, 8,058.51 and 2,084.22 is: 3,125.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,374.64 : 8,058.51 = 2,084.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,374.64/8,058.51 = 2,084.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,374.64x = 8,058.51 × 2,084.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,374.64x = 16,795,707.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,795,707.71/5,374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.00

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