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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.36, 8,004.90 and 2,049.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.36, 8,004.90 and 2,049.30 is: 3,073.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.36 : 8,004.90 = 2,049.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.36/8,004.90 = 2,049.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.36x = 8,004.90 × 2,049.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.36x = 16,404,441.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,404,441.57/5,337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.51

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