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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.29, 8,055.74 and 1,673.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.29, 8,055.74 and 1,673.04 is: 2,509.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.29 : 8,055.74 = 1,673.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.29/8,055.74 = 1,673.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.29x = 8,055.74 × 1,673.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.29x = 13,477,575.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,477,575.25/5,370.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.66

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