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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.79, 8,063.74 and 1,480.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.79, 8,063.74 and 1,480.27 is: 2,220.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.79 : 8,063.74 = 1,480.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.79/8,063.74 = 1,480.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.79x = 8,063.74 × 1,480.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.79x = 11,936,464.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,936,464.69/5,376.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.00

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