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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,342.77, 8,015.33 and 2,057.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,342.77, 8,015.33 and 2,057.41 is: 3,086.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,342.77 : 8,015.33 = 2,057.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,342.77/8,015.33 = 2,057.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,342.77x = 8,015.33 × 2,057.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,342.77x = 16,490,820.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,490,820.10/5,342.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.57

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