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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.88, 8,019.45 and 2,057.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.88, 8,019.45 and 2,057.09 is: 3,086.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.88 : 8,019.45 = 2,057.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.88/8,019.45 = 2,057.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.88x = 8,019.45 × 2,057.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.88x = 16,496,725.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,496,725.26/5,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.45

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