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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.94, 8,057.96 and 1,674.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.94, 8,057.96 and 1,674.02 is: 2,511.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.94 : 8,057.96 = 1,674.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.94/8,057.96 = 1,674.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.94x = 8,057.96 × 1,674.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.94x = 13,489,186.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,489,186.20/5,371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.05

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