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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.43, 8,028.90 and 2,068.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.43, 8,028.90 and 2,068.46 is: 3,101.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.43 : 8,028.90 = 2,068.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.43/8,028.90 = 2,068.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.43x = 8,028.90 × 2,068.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.43x = 16,607,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,607,458.49/5,354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.63

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