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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.38, 8,012.07 and 2,056.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.38, 8,012.07 and 2,056.02 is: 3,084.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.38 : 8,012.07 = 2,056.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.38/8,012.07 = 2,056.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.38x = 8,012.07 × 2,056.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.38x = 16,472,976.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,472,976.16/5,341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.03

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