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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.77, 8,016.83 and 2,058.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.77, 8,016.83 and 2,058.41 is: 3,088.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.77 : 8,016.83 = 2,058.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.77/8,016.83 = 2,058.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.77x = 8,016.83 × 2,058.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.77x = 16,501,923.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,501,923.04/5,343.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.07

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