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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.22, 8,014.74 and 2,057.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.22, 8,014.74 and 2,057.02 is: 3,085.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.22 : 8,014.74 = 2,057.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.22/8,014.74 = 2,057.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.22x = 8,014.74 × 2,057.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.22x = 16,486,470.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,486,470.19/5,343.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.50

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