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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.33, 8,053.36 and 1,671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.33, 8,053.36 and 1,671.44 is: 2,506.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.33 : 8,053.36 = 1,671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.33/8,053.36 = 1,671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.33x = 8,053.36 × 1,671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.33x = 13,460,663.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,460,663.59/5,370.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.49

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