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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.31, 8,084.88 and 2,758.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.31, 8,084.88 and 2,758.55 is: 4,138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.31 : 8,084.88 = 2,758.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.31/8,084.88 = 2,758.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.31x = 8,084.88 × 2,758.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.31x = 22,302,505.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,302,505.30/5,389.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.29

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