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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.40, 8,004.90 and 2,051.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.40, 8,004.90 and 2,051.24 is: 3,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.40 : 8,004.90 = 2,051.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.40/8,004.90 = 2,051.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.40x = 8,004.90 × 2,051.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.40x = 16,419,971.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,419,971.08/5,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.10

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