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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.85, 7,991.36 and 1,630.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.85, 7,991.36 and 1,630.11 is: 2,445.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.85 : 7,991.36 = 1,630.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.85/7,991.36 = 1,630.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.85x = 7,991.36 × 1,630.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.85x = 13,026,795.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,026,795.85/5,327.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.04

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