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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.18, 8,010.54 and 2,052.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.18, 8,010.54 and 2,052.12 is: 3,078.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.18 : 8,010.54 = 2,052.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.18/8,010.54 = 2,052.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.18x = 8,010.54 × 2,052.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.18x = 16,438,589.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,438,589.34/5,340.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.28

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