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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.38, 8,059.32 and 1,674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.38, 8,059.32 and 1,674.88 is: 2,512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.38 : 8,059.32 = 1,674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.38/8,059.32 = 1,674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.38x = 8,059.32 × 1,674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.38x = 13,498,393.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,498,393.88/5,372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.55

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