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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.54, 8,050.74 and 2,738.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.54, 8,050.74 and 2,738.00 is: 4,105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.54 : 8,050.74 = 2,738.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.54/8,050.74 = 2,738.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.54x = 8,050.74 × 2,738.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.54x = 22,042,951.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,042,951.38/5,369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.18

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