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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.73, 7,991.97 and 1,629.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.73, 7,991.97 and 1,629.68 is: 2,444.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.73 : 7,991.97 = 1,629.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.73/7,991.97 = 1,629.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.73x = 7,991.97 × 1,629.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.73x = 13,024,313.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,024,313.71/5,327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.63

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