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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.82, 7,997.46 and 1,633.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.82, 7,997.46 and 1,633.59 is: 2,450.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.82 : 7,997.46 = 1,633.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.82/7,997.46 = 1,633.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.82x = 7,997.46 × 1,633.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.82x = 13,064,570.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,064,570.68/5,330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.76

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