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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,390.42, 8,085.62 and 2,105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,390.42, 8,085.62 and 2,105.82 is: 3,158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,390.42 : 8,085.62 = 2,105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,390.42/8,085.62 = 2,105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,390.42x = 8,085.62 × 2,105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,390.42x = 17,026,860.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,026,860.31/5,390.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.73

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