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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.82, 7,992.96 and 1,630.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.82, 7,992.96 and 1,630.59 is: 2,446.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.82 : 7,992.96 = 1,630.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.82/7,992.96 = 1,630.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.82x = 7,992.96 × 1,630.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.82x = 13,033,240.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,033,240.65/5,327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.26

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