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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.54, 5,039.52 and 2,061.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.54, 5,039.52 and 2,061.54 is: 3,094.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.54 : 5,039.52 = 2,061.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.54/5,039.52 = 2,061.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.54x = 5,039.52 × 2,061.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.54x = 10,389,172.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,389,172.06/3,357.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.28

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