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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,437.35, 8,155.89 and 2,104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,437.35, 8,155.89 and 2,104.68 is: 3,156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,437.35 : 8,155.89 = 2,104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,437.35/8,155.89 = 2,104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,437.35x = 8,155.89 × 2,104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,437.35x = 17,165,538.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,165,538.57/5,437.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.97

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