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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.71, 8,009.28 and 2,052.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.71, 8,009.28 and 2,052.74 is: 3,079.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.71 : 8,009.28 = 2,052.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.71/8,009.28 = 2,052.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.71x = 8,009.28 × 2,052.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.71x = 16,440,989.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,440,989.45/5,338.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.58

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