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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,374.93, 8,057.80 and 2,090.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,374.93, 8,057.80 and 2,090.38 is: 3,133.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,374.93 : 8,057.80 = 2,090.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,374.93/8,057.80 = 2,090.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,374.93x = 8,057.80 × 2,090.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,374.93x = 16,843,863.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,843,863.96/5,374.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.78

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