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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.59, 8,041.13 and 2,031.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.59, 8,041.13 and 2,031.26 is: 3,044.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.59 : 8,041.13 = 2,031.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.59/8,041.13 = 2,031.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.59x = 8,041.13 × 2,031.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.59x = 16,333,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,333,575.36/5,364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.70

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