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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.40, 8,007.90 and 2,053.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.40, 8,007.90 and 2,053.24 is: 3,077.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.40 : 8,007.90 = 2,053.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.40/8,007.90 = 2,053.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.40x = 8,007.90 × 2,053.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.40x = 16,442,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,442,140.60/5,343.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.09

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