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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.58, 8,001.75 and 2,049.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.58, 8,001.75 and 2,049.98 is: 3,072.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.58 : 8,001.75 = 2,049.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.58/8,001.75 = 2,049.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.58x = 8,001.75 × 2,049.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.58x = 16,403,427.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,403,427.47/5,338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.62

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