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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.35, 8,179.66 and 2,676.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.35, 8,179.66 and 2,676.52 is: 4,016.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.35 : 8,179.66 = 2,676.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.35/8,179.66 = 2,676.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.35x = 8,179.66 × 2,676.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.35x = 21,893,006.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,893,006.62/5,451.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.07

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