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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.74, 8,005.73 and 2,700.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.74, 8,005.73 and 2,700.24 is: 4,047.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.74 : 8,005.73 = 2,700.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.74/8,005.73 = 2,700.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.74x = 8,005.73 × 2,700.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.74x = 21,617,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,617,392.38/5,340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.64

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