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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.95, 8,005.98 and 2,052.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.95, 8,005.98 and 2,052.79 is: 3,079.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.95 : 8,005.98 = 2,052.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.95/8,005.98 = 2,052.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.95x = 8,005.98 × 2,052.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.95x = 16,434,595.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,434,595.68/5,336.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.40

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