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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,345.49, 8,019.61 and 2,057.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,345.49, 8,019.61 and 2,057.70 is: 3,087.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,345.49 : 8,019.61 = 2,057.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,345.49/8,019.61 = 2,057.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,345.49x = 8,019.61 × 2,057.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,345.49x = 16,501,976.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,501,976.43/5,345.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.08

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