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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.80, 8,050.62 and 2,774.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.80, 8,050.62 and 2,774.60 is: 4,154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.80 : 8,050.62 = 2,774.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.80/8,050.62 = 2,774.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.80x = 8,050.62 × 2,774.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.80x = 22,337,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,337,250.25/5,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.38

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