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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.16, 8,016.60 and 2,056.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.16, 8,016.60 and 2,056.16 is: 3,084.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.16 : 8,016.60 = 2,056.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.16/8,016.60 = 2,056.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.16x = 8,016.60 × 2,056.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.16x = 16,483,412.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,483,412.26/5,344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.38

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