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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.46, 8,006.06 and 2,052.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.46, 8,006.06 and 2,052.86 is: 3,076.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.46 : 8,006.06 = 2,052.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.46/8,006.06 = 2,052.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.46x = 8,006.06 × 2,052.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.46x = 16,435,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,435,285.43/5,341.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.93

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