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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.38, 8,024.71 and 2,060.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.38, 8,024.71 and 2,060.59 is: 3,091.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.38 : 8,024.71 = 2,060.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.38/8,024.71 = 2,060.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.38x = 8,024.71 × 2,060.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.38x = 16,535,637.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,535,637.18/5,348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.71

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