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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.36, 8,010.90 and 2,053.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.36, 8,010.90 and 2,053.30 is: 3,079.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.36 : 8,010.90 = 2,053.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.36/8,010.90 = 2,053.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.36x = 8,010.90 × 2,053.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.36x = 16,448,780.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,448,780.97/5,341.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.51

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