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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.50, 8,022.77 and 2,059.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.50, 8,022.77 and 2,059.76 is: 3,090.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.50 : 8,022.77 = 2,059.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.50/8,022.77 = 2,059.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.50x = 8,022.77 × 2,059.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.50x = 16,524,930.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,524,930.32/5,346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.80

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