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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.67, 8,061.45 and 2,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.67, 8,061.45 and 2,088 is: 3,131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.67 : 8,061.45 = 2,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.67/8,061.45 = 2,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.67x = 8,061.45 × 2,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.67x = 16,832,307.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,832,307.60/5,375.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.20

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