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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.79, 8,089.49 and 2,105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.79, 8,089.49 and 2,105.60 is: 3,158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.79 : 8,089.49 = 2,105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.79/8,089.49 = 2,105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.79x = 8,089.49 × 2,105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.79x = 17,033,230.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,033,230.14/5,392.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.52

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