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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.74, 8,056.85 and 2,740.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.74, 8,056.85 and 2,740.28 is: 4,106.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.74 : 8,056.85 = 2,740.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.74/8,056.85 = 2,740.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.74x = 8,056.85 × 2,740.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.74x = 22,077,970.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,077,970.93/5,376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.20

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