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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.02, 8,022.87 and 2,059.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.02, 8,022.87 and 2,059.76 is: 3,089.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.02 : 8,022.87 = 2,059.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.02/8,022.87 = 2,059.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.02x = 8,022.87 × 2,059.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.02x = 16,525,206.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,525,206.77/5,349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.39

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