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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.33, 8,367.39 and 1,681.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.33, 8,367.39 and 1,681.74 is: 2,523.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.33 : 8,367.39 = 1,681.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.33/8,367.39 = 1,681.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.33x = 8,367.39 × 1,681.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.33x = 14,071,774.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,071,774.46/5,577.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.03

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