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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.79, 8,020.10 and 2,061.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.79, 8,020.10 and 2,061.45 is: 3,090.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.79 : 8,020.10 = 2,061.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.79/8,020.10 = 2,061.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.79x = 8,020.10 × 2,061.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.79x = 16,533,040.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,533,040.30/5,348.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.99

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