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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.89, 8,075.94 and 2,052.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.89, 8,075.94 and 2,052.18 is: 3,078.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.89 : 8,075.94 = 2,052.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.89/8,075.94 = 2,052.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.89x = 8,075.94 × 2,052.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.89x = 16,573,282.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,573,282.55/5,383.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.31

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