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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.58, 8,015.04 and 2,058.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.58, 8,015.04 and 2,058.82 is: 3,087.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.58 : 8,015.04 = 2,058.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.58/8,015.04 = 2,058.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.58x = 8,015.04 × 2,058.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.58x = 16,501,524.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,501,524.65/5,344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.53

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