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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.08, 7,905.54 and 1,374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.08, 7,905.54 and 1,374.52 is: 2,061.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.08 : 7,905.54 = 1,374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.08/7,905.54 = 1,374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.08x = 7,905.54 × 1,374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.08x = 10,866,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,866,322.84/5,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.89

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