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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.86, 8,055.96 and 1,674.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.86, 8,055.96 and 1,674.04 is: 2,510.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.86 : 8,055.96 = 1,674.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.86/8,055.96 = 1,674.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.86x = 8,055.96 × 1,674.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.86x = 13,485,999.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,485,999.28/5,372.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.02

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