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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.95, 8,015.59 and 2,059.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.95, 8,015.59 and 2,059.19 is: 3,088.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.95 : 8,015.59 = 2,059.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.95/8,015.59 = 2,059.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.95x = 8,015.59 × 2,059.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.95x = 16,505,615.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,505,615.33/5,344.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.07

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