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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,379.97, 8,068.38 and 2,092.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,379.97, 8,068.38 and 2,092.28 is: 3,137.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,379.97 : 8,068.38 = 2,092.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,379.97/8,068.38 = 2,092.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,379.97x = 8,068.38 × 2,092.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,379.97x = 16,881,289.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,881,289.94/5,379.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.81

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