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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.02, 8,015.70 and 2,057.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.02, 8,015.70 and 2,057.66 is: 3,086.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.02 : 8,015.70 = 2,057.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.02/8,015.70 = 2,057.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.02x = 8,015.70 × 2,057.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.02x = 16,493,585.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,493,585.26/5,343.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.94

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