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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.64, 8,015.04 and 2,056.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.64, 8,015.04 and 2,056.08 is: 3,083.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.64 : 8,015.04 = 2,056.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.64/8,015.04 = 2,056.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.64x = 8,015.04 × 2,056.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.64x = 16,479,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,479,563.44/5,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.38

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