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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,374.10, 8,046.57 and 2,771.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,374.10, 8,046.57 and 2,771.57 is: 4,149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,374.10 : 8,046.57 = 2,771.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,374.10/8,046.57 = 2,771.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,374.10x = 8,046.57 × 2,771.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,374.10x = 22,301,593.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,301,593.88/5,374.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.83

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