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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.44, 7,992.37 and 1,629.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.44, 7,992.37 and 1,629.96 is: 2,445.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.44 : 7,992.37 = 1,629.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.44/7,992.37 = 1,629.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.44x = 7,992.37 × 1,629.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.44x = 13,027,215.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,027,215.47/5,327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.31

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