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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.24, 8,009.34 and 2,055.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.24, 8,009.34 and 2,055.88 is: 3,082.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.24 : 8,009.34 = 2,055.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.24/8,009.34 = 2,055.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.24x = 8,009.34 × 2,055.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.24x = 16,466,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,466,241.92/5,341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.85

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