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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.16, 8,059.02 and 1,674.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.16, 8,059.02 and 1,674.72 is: 2,512.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.16 : 8,059.02 = 1,674.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.16/8,059.02 = 1,674.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.16x = 8,059.02 × 1,674.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.16x = 13,496,601.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,496,601.97/5,372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.32

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