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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.54, 8,057.52 and 1,674.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.54, 8,057.52 and 1,674.10 is: 2,511.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.54 : 8,057.52 = 1,674.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.54/8,057.52 = 1,674.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.54x = 8,057.52 × 1,674.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.54x = 13,489,094.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,489,094.23/5,371.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.22

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