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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.70, 8,023.40 and 2,061.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.70, 8,023.40 and 2,061.82 is: 3,092.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.70 : 8,023.40 = 2,061.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.70/8,023.40 = 2,061.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.70x = 8,023.40 × 2,061.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.70x = 16,542,806.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,542,806.59/5,348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.86

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