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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.46, 8,019.69 and 2,061.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.46, 8,019.69 and 2,061.10 is: 3,091.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.46 : 8,019.69 = 2,061.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.46/8,019.69 = 2,061.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.46x = 8,019.69 × 2,061.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.46x = 16,529,383.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,529,383.06/5,346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.65

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