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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,374.65, 8,062.49 and 2,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,374.65, 8,062.49 and 2,088 is: 3,132.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,374.65 : 8,062.49 = 2,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,374.65/8,062.49 = 2,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,374.65x = 8,062.49 × 2,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,374.65x = 16,834,468.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,834,468.68/5,374.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.20

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