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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,390.79, 8,086.49 and 2,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,390.79, 8,086.49 and 2,103.60 is: 3,155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,390.79 : 8,086.49 = 2,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,390.79/8,086.49 = 2,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,390.79x = 8,086.49 × 2,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,390.79x = 17,010,729.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,010,729.85/5,390.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.52

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