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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.49, 8,052.09 and 2,734.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.49, 8,052.09 and 2,734.75 is: 4,100.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.49 : 8,052.09 = 2,734.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.49/8,052.09 = 2,734.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.49x = 8,052.09 × 2,734.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.49x = 22,020,453.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,020,453.13/5,370.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.27

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