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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.15, 8,017.39 and 2,058.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.15, 8,017.39 and 2,058.79 is: 3,088.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.15 : 8,017.39 = 2,058.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.15/8,017.39 = 2,058.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.15x = 8,017.39 × 2,058.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.15x = 16,506,122.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,506,122.36/5,344.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.63

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