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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.64, 8,057.08 and 1,673.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.64, 8,057.08 and 1,673.52 is: 2,510.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.64 : 8,057.08 = 1,673.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.64/8,057.08 = 1,673.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.64x = 8,057.08 × 1,673.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.64x = 13,483,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,483,684.52/5,371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.16

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