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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.28, 8,175.66 and 2,674.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.28, 8,175.66 and 2,674.76 is: 4,010.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.28 : 8,175.66 = 2,674.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.28/8,175.66 = 2,674.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.28x = 8,175.66 × 2,674.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.28x = 21,867,928.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,867,928.34/5,452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.79

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