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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,339.52, 8,006.40 and 2,053.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,339.52, 8,006.40 and 2,053.44 is: 3,079.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,339.52 : 8,006.40 = 2,053.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,339.52/8,006.40 = 2,053.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,339.52x = 8,006.40 × 2,053.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,339.52x = 16,440,662.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,440,662.02/5,339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.05

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