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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.48, 8,021.34 and 2,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.48, 8,021.34 and 2,059.56 is: 3,088.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.48 : 8,021.34 = 2,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.48/8,021.34 = 2,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.48x = 8,021.34 × 2,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.48x = 16,520,431.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,520,431.01/5,349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.23

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