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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.74, 8,076.82 and 2,920.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.74, 8,076.82 and 2,920.80 is: 4,381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.74 : 8,076.82 = 2,920.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.74/8,076.82 = 2,920.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.74x = 8,076.82 × 2,920.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.74x = 23,590,775.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,590,775.86/5,383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.86

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