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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.53, 8,019.90 and 2,060.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.53, 8,019.90 and 2,060.25 is: 3,091.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.53 : 8,019.90 = 2,060.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.53/8,019.90 = 2,060.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.53x = 8,019.90 × 2,060.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.53x = 16,522,998.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,522,998.98/5,344.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.57

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