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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.94, 8,014.66 and 2,054.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.94, 8,014.66 and 2,054.32 is: 3,082.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.94 : 8,014.66 = 2,054.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.94/8,014.66 = 2,054.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.94x = 8,014.66 × 2,054.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.94x = 16,464,676.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,464,676.33/5,340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.73

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