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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.08, 8,015.84 and 2,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.08, 8,015.84 and 2,058.72 is: 3,087.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.08 : 8,015.84 = 2,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.08/8,015.84 = 2,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.08x = 8,015.84 × 2,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.08x = 16,502,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,502,370.12/5,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.97

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