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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.46, 8,009.06 and 2,054.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.46, 8,009.06 and 2,054.86 is: 3,079.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.46 : 8,009.06 = 2,054.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.46/8,009.06 = 2,054.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.46x = 8,009.06 × 2,054.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.46x = 16,457,497.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,457,497.03/5,343.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.93

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