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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.65, 8,026.79 and 2,065.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.65, 8,026.79 and 2,065.05 is: 3,098.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.65 : 8,026.79 = 2,065.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.65/8,026.79 = 2,065.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.65x = 8,026.79 × 2,065.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.65x = 16,575,712.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,575,712.36/5,349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.47

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