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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.46, 8,006.19 and 2,052.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.46, 8,006.19 and 2,052.10 is: 3,078.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.46 : 8,006.19 = 2,052.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.46/8,006.19 = 2,052.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.46x = 8,006.19 × 2,052.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.46x = 16,429,502.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,429,502.50/5,337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.15

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