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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.78, 8,023.48 and 2,061.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.78, 8,023.48 and 2,061.88 is: 3,092.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.78 : 8,023.48 = 2,061.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.78/8,023.48 = 2,061.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.78x = 8,023.48 × 2,061.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.78x = 16,543,452.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,543,452.94/5,348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.94

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