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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.96, 8,057.84 and 1,673.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.96, 8,057.84 and 1,673.25 is: 2,510.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.96 : 8,057.84 = 1,673.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.96/8,057.84 = 1,673.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.96x = 8,057.84 × 1,673.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.96x = 13,482,772.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,482,772.41/5,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.31

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