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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.82, 8,019.81 and 2,569.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.82, 8,019.81 and 2,569.96 is: 3,853.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.82 : 8,019.81 = 2,569.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.82/8,019.81 = 2,569.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.82x = 8,019.81 × 2,569.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.82x = 20,610,590.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,610,590.91/5,348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.30

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