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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.32, 8,055.34 and 1,671.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.32, 8,055.34 and 1,671.58 is: 2,507.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.32 : 8,055.34 = 1,671.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.32/8,055.34 = 1,671.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.32x = 8,055.34 × 1,671.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.32x = 13,465,120.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,465,120.92/5,369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.79

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