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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.48, 8,019.84 and 2,058.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.48, 8,019.84 and 2,058.56 is: 3,086.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.48 : 8,019.84 = 2,058.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.48/8,019.84 = 2,058.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.48x = 8,019.84 × 2,058.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.48x = 16,509,321.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,509,321.83/5,348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.73

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