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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,380.52, 8,067.84 and 1,681.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,380.52, 8,067.84 and 1,681.76 is: 2,521.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,380.52 : 8,067.84 = 1,681.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,380.52/8,067.84 = 1,681.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,380.52x = 8,067.84 × 1,681.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,380.52x = 13,568,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,568,170.60/5,380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.72

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