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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.31, 8,090.24 and 2,105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.31, 8,090.24 and 2,105.71 is: 3,158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.31 : 8,090.24 = 2,105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.31/8,090.24 = 2,105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.31x = 8,090.24 × 2,105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.31x = 17,035,699.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,035,699.27/5,394.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.09

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