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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.44, 8,016.89 and 2,570.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.44, 8,016.89 and 2,570.31 is: 3,856.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.44 : 8,016.89 = 2,570.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.44/8,016.89 = 2,570.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.44x = 8,016.89 × 2,570.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.44x = 20,605,879.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,605,879.68/5,343.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.30

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