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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.10, 8,084.55 and 2,102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.10, 8,084.55 and 2,102.30 is: 3,153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.10 : 8,084.55 = 2,102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.10/8,084.55 = 2,102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.10x = 8,084.55 × 2,102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.10x = 16,996,149.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,996,149.47/5,389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.80

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