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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.38, 8,015.08 and 2,058.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.38, 8,015.08 and 2,058.02 is: 3,087.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.38 : 8,015.08 = 2,058.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.38/8,015.08 = 2,058.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.38x = 8,015.08 × 2,058.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.38x = 16,495,194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,495,194.94/5,343.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.03

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