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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.22, 8,085.90 and 2,104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.22, 8,085.90 and 2,104.64 is: 3,157.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.22 : 8,085.90 = 2,104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.22/8,085.90 = 2,104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.22x = 8,085.90 × 2,104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.22x = 17,017,908.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,017,908.58/5,389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.77

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