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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.60, 8,093.82 and 2,110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.60, 8,093.82 and 2,110.05 is: 3,165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.60 : 8,093.82 = 2,110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.60/8,093.82 = 2,110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.60x = 8,093.82 × 2,110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.60x = 17,078,372.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,078,372.80/5,394.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.83

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