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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.59, 8,132.88 and 2,044.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.59, 8,132.88 and 2,044.00 is: 3,065.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.59 : 8,132.88 = 2,044.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.59/8,132.88 = 2,044.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.59x = 8,132.88 × 2,044.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.59x = 16,623,566.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,623,566.06/5,423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.05

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