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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.78, 8,092.20 and 2,108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.78, 8,092.20 and 2,108.82 is: 3,163.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.78 : 8,092.20 = 2,108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.78/8,092.20 = 2,108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.78x = 8,092.20 × 2,108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.78x = 17,064,993.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,064,993.20/5,394.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.24

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